Court dismisses racism claims against FNB
The North Gauteng High Court has ruled in favour of First National Bank after claims of racism from bond recalculator Emerald van Zyl.
Did FNB chief take one for the team?
Michael Jordaan resigned soon after an ad campaign by the bank led to a public falling out with the ANC.
Zambian politics trip up FirstRand
Shareholders of Finance Bank are contesting the legality of FNB's doomed acquisition in 2011.
ANC's 'treason' cry a repressive apartheid tactic
For democracy to succeed, we need more, not less, dialogue, particularly among the youth, says Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela.
FNB cowardly to capitulate to ANC
As the storm over the disastrous FNB ad campaign blows over, it's important to examine its implications for SA as a budding democratic society.
Middle East politics hits charity
The inclusion on a US terrorism watchlist has frozen South African charity Al Aqsa's bank accounts.
FNB changes tack with new ads
FNB took out full-page advertisements in four national newspapers on Sunday in the aftermath of the ANC's criticism of its "You Can Help" campaign.
Opinion: FNB's role in Nkandla undermines their campaign
FNB has been celebrated for their latest ad campaign but, as Verashni Pillay points out, they have their own sins to deal with.
ANC tears into FNB over 'political statement'
First National Bank's adverts calling for change in SA has been slammed by the ANC, with its youth league saying the campaign bordered on treason.
Banks bent over backwards for Zuma
After 1994, South Africa's biggest banks bent over backwards to accommodate Jacob Zuma, who regularly splurged on credit.
Nkandla: Profligate and presidential
The country's most extravagant presidency has overseen millions spent on an estate without a formal lease, writes Phillip de Wet.
Nkandla: Reddy an unapologetic benefactor
Without Vivian Reddy's provision of surety, FNB would not have granted a loan for President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla property.
FNB: We couldn't have given Zuma a bond for Nkandla
Nickolaus Bauer, Phillip De Wet
Court documents show that President Jacob Zuma received a (relatively small) home loan from First National Bank. But the bank says that is impossible.
FNB head leaves after probe
The head of First National Bank Islamic Finance, Ebi Patel, will retire at the end of July after 29 years of service at the bank.
ASA charges top banks with lying in adverts
In a judgment on the advertising war between FNB and Standard Bank, the Advertising Standards Authority has found both guilty of lying to customers.
Property sales buoyed by first time buyers
The FNB Estate Agent Survey has found that a growing number of first time buyers have become a more significant source of residential demand in 2011.
SA's economic prognosis is good
Good figures from last year suggest that 2012 is likely to be even better.
More steam in rentals than in sales
Although the scene is set for a flat residential property market next year, rentals may well be more lucrative.
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.
