South Africa's heftiest felines for 2012
From President Fat Cat's stinky Nkandla deal to the Capitec cats who creamed it fat cats risked obesity in 2012, write the amaBhungane reporters.
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.
Madonsela to probe R1-billion Capitec deal linked to ANC
James Wood, Tabelo Timse, Stefaans Brümmer
Public protector Thuli Madonsela is to untangle the R1-billion Capitec empowerment deal web woven by a consortium with close links to the ANC.
Unsecured credit rush 'no bubble'
Banks have expanded and are entering the highly profitable market of credit with care, or so they claim.
Absa is SA's most expensive bank, says Solidarity
After an increase of 8% in bank charges in 2011, Absa remains the most expensive commercial bank in SA, with Capitec the cheapest, says Solidarity.
How to get more out of your bank
The main obstacle to moving accounts is the inconvenience, writes Teigue Payne.
What is the best account for a graduate?
When selecting your account you need to decide what you want from your bank.
Unsecured credit spike raises alarm
The 67% year-on-year leap in loans with no surety has raised the hackles of the National Credit Regulator.
Where do I put my lobola money?
Capitec has good rates, but watch those monthly fees.
Getting the best interest
The best interest rate for your emergency funds.
Absa follows the low-cost banking challenge
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
FNB emerges as the cheapest of the big four on the back of an aggressive marketing campaign.
Report puts Standard Bank, Absa top of the bank-fee pile
Standard Bank and Absa were rated the most expensive banks in South Africa in the Solidarity bank costs report, released on Tuesday.
Capitec's six-month dividend jumps by 30c
Capitec Bank's profit grew to R283-million for the six months ended August 31 2010, the JSE-listed retail bank said on Wednesday.
Which bank offers the best interest rate?
Tshepang asks: What bank offers the best interest rate, for example 10% for more than 48 months?
Foreigners can't bank with Capitec
Reserve Bank legislation prevents temporary South African residents from opening a bank account with Capitec.
Free cash withdrawals
Withdraw money when you shop and save on bank fees.
FNB first of the big four banks to challenge Capitec
FNB's new no-fuss bank account looks a lot like its smaller competitor -- and it's cheaper too.
Starting a savings club
Chaka wants some ideas on how to set up a savings club account.
Bringing in the competition
Recent results from Capitec show that a bank can find the middle ground between meeting both customer and shareholder expectations.
