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Bank confidence falls, with banks tightening lending criteria further

Bank confidence falls, with banks tightening lending criteria further

19 January 2016

A survey released by EY today indicates that banking confidence fell in the fourth quarter of 2015, with retail banking confidence, particularly pressured, and reaching half the levels of investment banking. Investment banking confidence remains somewhat stronger, despite falling 12 index points.

Entrenching Sukuk into the fabric of the South African economy

Entrenching Sukuk into the fabric of the South African economy

18 November 2015

It is anticipated that the current South African taxation legislation that governs the specific elements around Murabaha and Sukuk will be extended to cover listed companies, effective January, 2016.

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

The role of custodians is advancing beyond traditional functions of safeguarding assets and settling trades, to the full administration of pension fund investments.

Selective Invoice Discounting as an alternative funding solution

Selective Invoice Discounting as an alternative funding solution

21 July 2015

From time to time, small and medium-sized businesses are strapped for cash as their funds are often locked in invoices that have not yet been paid. This is one of many reasons businesses should consider using Selective Invoice Discounting to release funds and improve cash flow. Selective Invoice Discounting can allow you to increase turnover, improve cash flow thus improving your total profitability.

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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
Businesses need to limit the risk of handling cash at premises

Businesses need to limit the risk of handling cash at premises

13 May 2015
Financial products to suit every life stage

Financial products to suit every life stage

07 May 2015
Regulatory pressures continue to increase for banks: KPMG report

Regulatory pressures continue to increase for banks: KPMG report

22 April 2015
CEOs in the financial services sector are more optimistic about their growth prospects

CEOs in the financial services sector are more optimistic about their growth prospects

20 April 2015
SA’s major banks post solid results amidst a difficult and volatile economic climate: PwC Major Banks Analysis

SA’s major banks post solid results amidst a difficult and volatile economic climate: PwC Major Banks Analysis

26 March 2015