"The significant change in the issuance of VAF loans is a remarkable trend, and it's being driven by specific consumer groups. Nearly 88% of VAF by value is concentrated in two Eighty20 consumer segments: the Middle Class Workers and Heavy…
"If we want to rebuild a savings culture in South Africa, we must start by making saving worthwhile again. That means providing returns that beat inflation, removing unnecessary fees, and giving people transparent, easy-to-use tools to manage…
“This is a major step forward in expanding financial access for our customers across South Africa. We know that many of our customers, particularly in small towns and rural areas, face long journeys to reach the nearest ATM or branch,” says…
“Cheslyn’s deep understanding of our customers, strategy, and people uniquely positions him to lead TymeBank into its next era. It’s time to compete even harder for market share as we mature as a business. Under Cheslyn’s leadership, and with…
“The foundation of getting more people into homes remains inclusive and drives higher economic growth. We are committed to creating accessible pathways to homeownership and helping South Africans build generational wealth through property,”…
"True service excellence in digital banking isn't just about being available; it's about removing friction and building trust. We asked ourselves how we could make contacting us not only quicker but fundamentally safer. In-app calling is the…
"Our goal has been to build trust and make a meaningful impact for our clients. The scale of our 25 million client base puts us in a strong position to lower the cost per transaction, increase revenue and continue to invest in new initiatives…
"eBucks has always been about working with our valued customers to help them in their daily lives and to reward them for their loyalty to FNB. This mid-month 'PayDay' will create a predictable schedule for receiving rewards, making planning…
"David has extensive experience in South Africa's financial services sector and has demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities in our Group. These key appointments demonstrate the Group's significant depth of leadership succession pipeline,"…
"We are delighted to welcome Schalk Malan to the team. His leadership will be instrumental in propelling our insurance business into its next chapter of growth, as we continue to transform and deepen collaboration across our insurance business…
"Women have always featured strongly in our home loans book, but the past two years clearly show growing confidence and empowerment to take the lead in achieving their home ownership goals," said Toni Anderson, Head of Home Services at Standard…
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