12/09/2019
2020 banking fees compared: Capitec vs Absa vs Standard Bank vs Nedbank vs FNB
The accounts compared are all Gold equivalents, bundled, where applicable.
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/09/2019
Africa Drowning In Debt Is Nonsensical – Dr Kaberuka
Dr Kaberuka made the observation on the opening day of Kusi Ideas Festival, themed “The next 60 years in Africa” organised by Nation Media Group (NMG) at Intare Conference Arena in Rusosoro.
12/06/2019
Johannesburg Stock Exchange and AfDB promote cross-border activity
A recent report suggested that AfCFTA could bring up to USD 3 trillion in economic benefits, much of it from trade within the continent, with 53 out of 54 countries now having signed the agreement.
12/06/2019
Stagnant local economy concerns state pension fund
But increasing its exposure to investments in international markets won’t happen ‘overnight’.
12/06/2019
Talks on increasing offshore investment 'progressing well', says state pension fund
In the financial year under review, the fund only earned 2.6% in investment returns, which was largely driven by performance of its investments on alternative assets like bonds and fixed income.
12/06/2019
We compared South Africa’s cheapest bank accounts for 2020
It should also be noted that many of these accounts also offer rebates and interest on positive cash balances, which can offset many of the monthly transaction costs.
12/06/2019
Why TymeBank is One of the Fastest-Growing Digital Banks
African Rainbow capital said TymeBank's customers have already deposited some R500 million in savings accounts with the bank and the average GoalSave balance per customer is R4500.
12/05/2019
Business booming for Sanlam despite limping economy
SA's GDP contracted by 3.2% in the first quarter, recovered and expanded by a revised 3.2% in the second quarter, only to contract again by 0.6% in the three months to September.
12/05/2019
African Banking: Transform, innovate and succeed
The research finds that banks that are able to innovate effectively are better at leveraging data and technology and also are better at Digital Transformation.
12/04/2019
IQ-EQ talks impact investing with LeapFrog’s Clare Murray
Having started out her career at Goldman Sachs in New York, Clare was first introduced to the concept of responsible investing after moving to BlackRock in 2012, where she worked closely with family offices, family foundations and endowments.
12/04/2019
Everyone is responsible for creating ethical leadership
The country is in desperate need of principled leaders who will put the country back on a path of responsible leadership aimed at improving the quality of governance at all levels.
12/04/2019
Towards a new horizon for the Mauritius IFC
This flow of capital through Mauritius over the past 25 years has been instrumental in bringing tens of millions out of poverty in India and Africa.
12/03/2019
Whitepaper identifies key growth trends in sub-Sahara Africa
Stronger energy networks will deliver a more reliable supply of electricity, driving efficiencies and reducing business costs.
12/03/2019
No more Mr Nice Guy - Moody's is watching, warns deputy finance minister
Government would welcome "all support" to move forward, he added.
12/02/2019
Gordhan says SAA in ‘intense discussions’ with lenders, calls on public to buy tickets
The finance minister's latest statement comes after Flight Centre on Thursday said it would stop selling SAA tickets until "certainty" returned to the market.
12/01/2019
Uganda and Rwanda lead East Africa in switch to electric cars
The buses can cover a distance of 300km under a single charge and have a capacity of 90 passengers (49 sitting and 41 standing), compared with the diesel engine ones which have a capacity of 65 passengers.
12/01/2019
Is Zim ready to embrace cryptocurrencies?
Digital technological innovations underlying cryptocurrencies such as blockchain should be embraced by our central bank, as they have the potential to improve efficiency in local financial services.
12/01/2019
S.African business confidence index improves in Q4
“For us to convincingly conclude that the long and persistent downturn in the RMB/BER BCI has bottomed out will take, not one, but several quarters of improvement in sentiment driven by a consistent recovery in underlying activity,” said RMB c
12/01/2019
Brexit may not be bad for South Africa
The UK is currently the biggest foreign investor in South Africa.
11/29/2019
Nyachae among wealthy owners of merged NCBA
He joins a group of other billionaire investors with significant stakes in the listed firm