"We are witnessing a remarkable shift in the demographics of homeownership. More women are entering the property segment than ever before, and they are playing an increasingly important role in managing homes and home finance," says Toni Anderson,…
"The lending landscape has become increasingly complex. Lenders face a confluence of challenges: fluctuating interest rates, evolving consumer spending habits, escalating regulatory scrutiny, and the ever-present threat of economic volatility.,"…
"At African Bank, we value the partnerships and the people we serve who make our growth possible as we continue to expand our offerings and reach. Our partnership with SASSA is a clear demonstration of our commitment to enhancing financial service…
“The distinct differentiators of world-class security and convenience make FNB’s Virtual Card a preferable transactional method for customers, and we’re delighted to see a continued drive to what we believe to be the growing future of payments…
“More people are joining stokvels to make savings, easier and safer. The bank has the data to support this assertion, with total inflows in its FNB Stokvel Accounts growing to R13.3 billion by December 2024, up 66% from the R8 billion that flowed…
"The recent announcement of another drop in fuel prices is a positive development for farmers as it comes at the right time at the onset of the heightened activity in the agriculture calendar," says Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist,…
"Our latest comprehensive report identifies shifts in financial behaviour for practical insights into how much people spent, what they spent on, and how they spent it. We've also supplemented the quantitative analyses with detailed consumer…
"We’re seeing more customers using their credit cards as their primary transactional accounts rather than just as a credit facility. Instead of reserving them for big-ticket purchases, they are using their credit cards to earn rewards and build…
"With the PalmPay Debit Card, we are expanding our ecosystem and enabling our users to pay and earn rewards at even more touch points, including across offline and online commerce." says Sofia Zab, Chief Marketing Officer at PalmPay.
"The company is committed to contributing to the local economy and environment while creating thousands of jobs. However, high banking costs and complexity present significant challenges, diverting valuable resources," explains Bank Zero CEO…
"We see a future where banks connect seamlessly with every aspect of a client's life – their health, finances, lifestyle, and aspirations. In this product release, we're enhancing our offering in five key areas to achieve this vision: financial…
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