NCBA Bank has announced the launch of ConnectPlus. This is an advanced digital platform designed to revolutionize its corporate and SME banking operations. Powered by Intellect Design Arena’s eMACH.ai Wholesale Banking Cloud, the new system promises faster transaction processing, enhanced cash management, and improved reporting capabilities for corporate clients across Africa.
“NCBA’s digitally enabled transaction banking suite is a major move towards becoming a dominant bank in Kenya that serves corporates and SMEs with a full array of local and international products,” said James Gossip, Managing Director, NCBA Kenya Bank. “This platform also supports Kenya’s Digital Economy initiative under Vision 2030.”
Built on a modern cloud-native architecture, ConnectPlus delivers a faster and more secure transaction banking experience. It integrates key services such as payments, collections, liquidity management, trade finance, and host-to-host connections under one unified platform.
The new system employs advanced security protocols and encryption tools to safeguard sensitive client data and transactions according to NCBA.
The platform’s AI-powered analytics and contextual banking capabilities also enable NCBA to offer personalized experiences and insights for businesses. This will help them make better financial decisions in real time.
ConnectPlus will help improve operational efficiency through automation and a unified digital workflow. It will also accelerate product rollouts by using open APIs and composable architecture. Customer experience will also be improved with an intuitive interface that can be accessed across devices.
“With Intellect’s deep wholesale banking expertise and technology stack, we’re helping NCBA differentiate itself in the market by delivering cutting-edge offerings for corporate and SME clients,” said Manish Maakan, CEO of iGTB Intellect.
“Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions embracing digital transformation, and we’re proud to partner with NCBA in taking African banking to the global stage,” he added.
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