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Ins and outs of Islamic banking

Ins and outs of Islamic banking

28 April 2016

It’s been over a decade since some of South Africa’s leading commercial banks introduced Islamic Banking services but despite the progress, there are still numerous misconceptions about this alternate form of banking.

Business banking charges: Brace yourselves

Business banking charges: Brace yourselves

14 April 2016

South Africa’s banking sector is experiencing just as many difficulties as every other business because of the deteriorating economic outlook, says Andries Kok, CFO of PayAccSys. And, just like every other business, banks are seeking ways of increasing their income.

Bank confidence remains weak, led by falling investment bank sentiment

Bank confidence remains weak, led by falling investment bank sentiment

13 April 2016

A survey released by EY today indicates that banking confidence remained weak in the first quarter of 2016, with investment banking confidence falling sharply, but remaining nevertheless above retail banking levels. Investment banking confidence fell a strong 27 index points.

Absa bank deepens its bancassurance service offering in Kwazulu-Natal

Absa bank deepens its bancassurance service offering in Kwazulu-Natal

17 February 2016

Absa Bank Ltd (Absa) deepens its fully-fledged bancassurance services offerings, which differentiates itself through the customised solutions it provides to clients, in Kwazulu-Natal.

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SA’s banking sector concerned about uncertainties in macro-economic environment, overregulation and criminality, according to PwC Study

SA’s banking sector concerned about uncertainties in macro-economic environment, overregulation and criminality, according to PwC Study

19 January 2016
Bank confidence falls, with banks tightening lending criteria further

Bank confidence falls, with banks tightening lending criteria further

19 January 2016
Entrenching Sukuk into the fabric of the South African economy

Entrenching Sukuk into the fabric of the South African economy

18 November 2015
Banks to play bigger role in pension administration as demand for independent reporting and lower costs increase

Banks to play bigger role in pension administration as demand for independent reporting and lower costs increase

28 September 2015
Selective Invoice Discounting as an alternative funding solution

Selective Invoice Discounting as an alternative funding solution

21 July 2015
Banks forced to change business models and strategies in response to regulatory pressures, according to KPMG Report

Banks forced to change business models and strategies in response to regulatory pressures, according to KPMG Report

24 June 2015
Standard Bank introduces a first in SA: smart watch banking

Standard Bank introduces a first in SA: smart watch banking

11 June 2015
Trade Finance is pivotal for South’s Africa’s economic growth prospects

Trade Finance is pivotal for South’s Africa’s economic growth prospects

11 June 2015