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

19 January 2016

Concerns about uncertainties in the macro-economic environment, regulation and criminality rank high on the risk agenda of South Africa’s banking executives and industry observers, according to the recent Banking Banana Skins survey.

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

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

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.

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