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Most consumers operate with a budget deficit of more than 30%

Most consumers operate with a budget deficit of more than 30%

24 July 2013 | General

July is Savings Month and consumers are being urged to cultivate a culture of saving. Because most consumers do not save, they have to depend on credit to deal with economic and life shocks. Most consumers who approach the NDMA for assistance operate with

New Credit Industry Codes of Conduct: the National Credit Regulator responds

New Credit Industry Codes of Conduct: the National Credit Regulator responds

26 June 2013 | General

Last month, FAnews ran a story on why the new Credit Industry Codes of Conduct introduced by the National Credit Regulator (NCR) have caused a fracas in the credit industry.

Seven invaluable keys to a healthy credit rating door

Seven invaluable keys to a healthy credit rating door

10 June 2013 | General

Among an individual’s most valuable assets is a healthy credit rating. “Every effort should be made to gain and maintain such a rating, as it will stand you in good stead for all the transactions you undertake in the long-term future,” says Michelle Beeta

Coface South Africa launches TopLiner: Supplementary cover beyond standard credit insurance

Coface South Africa launches TopLiner: Supplementary cover beyond standard credit insurance

20 May 2013 | General

As part of a worldwide product roll-out, Coface South Africa has launched TopLiner, a supplementary credit insurance cover product.

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National Debt Mediation Association (NDMA); 72% of mediated cases yield a positive outcome for the consumer

National Debt Mediation Association (NDMA); 72% of mediated cases yield a positive outcome for the consumer

07 May 2013 | General
Credit Ombud concerned about consumers after NCR withdrawal of Codes of Conduct

Credit Ombud concerned about consumers after NCR withdrawal of Codes of Conduct

06 May 2013 | General
Knowing your credit status will empower your financial health

Knowing your credit status will empower your financial health

10 April 2013 | General
Sales in execution: NDMA urges consumers to know and exercise their rights.

Sales in execution: NDMA urges consumers to know and exercise their rights.

20 March 2013 | General
New unsecured lending dynamic further muddies borrowing waters

New unsecured lending dynamic further muddies borrowing waters

13 March 2013 | General
World Consumer Rights Day: NDMA urges consumers of credit to know and exercise their rights

World Consumer Rights Day: NDMA urges consumers of credit to know and exercise their rights

13 March 2013 | General
How best to protect your ID against theft

How best to protect your ID against theft

05 March 2013 | General
Task team established to investigate garnishee orders in credit industry

Task team established to investigate garnishee orders in credit industry

27 February 2013 | General