Battle of the banks benefits customers
The battle by SA banks for the hearts and wallets of the consumer remains a priority, as financial institutions work to increase their reach.
ANC on Zuma payments: Nothing to do with anybody
The ANC has declined to comment on the M&G report claiming Jacob Zuma had more benefactors than previously thought to cover his debts and expenses.
Tokyo's tax cuts Absa BEE benefit
James Wood, Craig McKune, Stefaans Brümmer
Tokyo Sexwale's company will score up to R150-million from Absa Bank's Batho Bonke 'broad-based' scheme.
No interest in 'poor man's account'
Low-cost Mzansi accounts are losing ground to bank-branded products that are cheaper and more appropriate for low-income customers.
Sexwale's Batho Bonke sells $370m stake in Absa
Tokyo Sexwale's Batho Bonke Capital has sold its stake in SA's biggest retail bank, exiting one of the post-apartheid era's highest profile BEE deals.
New day for Barclays a big challenge
Some analysts believe the bank's One Africa policy makes sense but question if it can be done.
Call to probe Barclays links to arms deal
Terry Crawford-Browne says Jacob Zuma must appoint a commission of inquiry into Barclays Bank's 2005 takeover of Absa and its link to the arms deal.
Banker tweets a treat and Zille crunches the numbers
Solidarity has shown people getting fired from Absa "Wall Street" style on YouTube and FNB embraces the power of social media during a power crisis.
Brutal cuts stun Absa staff
Absa has issued hundreds of staff members with retrenchment notices but it claims it's in the interests of its clients and a more efficient operation.
Absa denies plans to fire 3 000 workers
Absa has denied claims that it plans to fire 3 000 staff members, saying its processes are in line with labour relations best practices.
Absa sticks by 'no retrenchments' promise
Absa has denied retrenchment rumours, saying employees affected by its restructuring will be given the chance to apply for new jobs at the company.
Absa chair Garth Griffin to step down
Garth Griffin, who chairs the boards of both the Absa Group and Absa Bank, has announced his intention to retire once a successor is appointed.
Borrowing costs to increase
South Africa's R3.2-trillion infrastructure stimulus could come at a hefty price after Moody's credit rating agency downgraded the big five banks.
Adroit ring-fencing addresses login security concerns
Banks are sceptical over personal financial management sites due to customers handing over their personal login details to third parties.
Auction Alliance in alleged money-making racket
Auction company Auction Alliance has allegedly been colluding with banks, liquidators and attorneys in a money-making racket.
Mzansi accounts reach dead end
South Africa's big banks are scrambling to lure the country's 27-million customers in the mass market with innovative and cheaper product offerings.
Pinnacle points finger at Absa
Luxury resort development group to explain what happened to millions of clothing workers' pension money after it was liquidated.
SA stocks post first weekly decline for 2012
South African stocks booked their first weekly decline since the beginning of 2012, falling 1.3% on Friday as investors cashed in resources firms.
Barclays puts the squeeze on Absa
Restructuring at Absa by the bank's global parent Barclays has seen the loss of senior managers and rattled the market.
