Battle of the banks benefits customers
- 19 Apr 2013 07:23 - Chantelle Benjamin
- The battle by SA banks for the hearts and wallets of the consumer remains a priority, as financial institutions work to increase their reach.
Apps show you just can’t bank on it
- 15 Apr 2013 19:26 - Arthur Goldstuck
- Absa and Investec have both finally launched banking apps in the last two weeks – and both have taken a narrow view of the market.
A cashless society and fingerprint payments are on the horizon
- 23 Jan 2013 12:43 - Arthur Goldstuck
- The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and Nexus USA have partnered on a biometrics programme, which may one day lead to a cashless society.
Increased ATM withdrawals point to rise in consumer confidence
- 10 Jul 2012 15:45 - I-Net Bridge
- The average value of cash withdrawals across more than 1 500 ATMs throughout South Africa grew 6.77% year on year for June.
ConCourt credit decision could ruin us, say SA banks
- 09 Feb 2012 18:47 - Faranaaz Parker
- South African banks say that a bid to bolster basic human rights by reinterpreting the National Credit Act could endanger the entire credit industry.
Barclays puts the squeeze on Absa
- 03 Feb 2012 00:00 - Sharda Naidoo
- Restructuring at Absa by the bank's global parent Barclays has seen the loss of senior managers and rattled the market.
Money goes mobile -- and global
- 25 Nov 2011 00:00 - Maya Fisher-French
- Cross-border transactions and cellphone-enabled cash transfers are set to simplify banking in South Africa.
How to get more out of your bank
- 09 Sep 2011 00:00 - Teigue Payne
- The main obstacle to moving accounts is the inconvenience, writes Teigue Payne.
How do I consolidate my debt?
- 22 Aug 2011 12:11 - Maya Fisher-French
- I want to consolidate my debt and apply for a home loan. How do I go about doing it?
What is the best account for a graduate?
- 03 Aug 2011 06:54 - Maya Fisher-French
- When selecting your account you need to decide what you want from your bank.
Getting cash back
- 20 Jul 2011 08:50 - Maya Fisher-French
- Avoiding Saswitch fees will cut your banking costs.
The best bank account for your teenager
- 18 May 2011 08:59 - Maya Fisher-French
- Bank accounts that teach your child about money without excessive fees.
Capitec to trade nationally on Sundays
- 11 May 2011 00:00 - Staff Reporter
- A new banking experience is opening up for Capitec's clients: read the Sunday papers, take in a movie and -- go to the bank?
Longer car loan repayments pose risks, says Absa
- 03 Mar 2011 11:54 - Artwell Dlamini
- South African consumers are increasingly opting for longer vehicle loan monthly repayment periods in order to afford new cars.
No fee increases for Capitec
- 22 Feb 2011 00:00 - Fiona Zerbst
- If you bank with Capitec, you'll pay the same rates to transact as you did in 2010.
Absa follows the low-cost banking challenge
- 25 Nov 2010 13:20 - Maya Fisher-French
- Earlier this year we saw FNB challenge Capitec with a new bank offering that looked suspiciously similar to Capitec's offering.
Switching banks makes more cents
- 15 Nov 2010 12:54 - Maya Fisher-French
- FNB emerges as the cheapest of the big four on the back of an aggressive marketing campaign.
FNB throws down the challenge
- 12 Nov 2010 10:04 - Maya Fisher-French
- The banking fee battle continues as FNB brings out aggressive campaigns.
Banks will struggle to meet customers' demands, says survey
- 08 Nov 2010 12:05 - Fiona Zerbst
- As bank customers, we're not as loyal as we used to be -- we're guided by price and we're not afraid to shop around.
Opting for a single-transaction account
- 19 Oct 2010 10:37 - Maya Fisher-French
- Does it make financial sense to opt for a single account for your mortgage, credit card and day-to-day banking?
