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New era: Standard Bank’s new business model  includes it being a platform for other services and partnerships. Photo: THEGIFT777

Banks battle for relevance in the platform era

While Standard Bank and FNB ward off fintech disruptors, their digital-only competitors battle on the fringes

Newcomer: Michael Jordaan

App-only bank aims to cut you in

Not only will your banking costs be greatly reduced, you could become a part-owner

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.

Jordaan steps down as FNB chief executive

FNB chief executive Michael Jordaan will step down from the position at the end of this year to spend more time with his family.

FNB head Jordaan refutes resignation rumours

Despite wide-spread speculation FNB CEO Michael Jordaan will not be resigning after the "You Can Help" campaign sparked national comment.

Banker tweets a treat and Zille crunches the numbers

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.

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.

Bosun has rapidly established a reputation in the competitive construction industry for its ability to meet exacting quality and deadline requirements

SA’s economic prognosis is good

Good figures from last year suggest that 2012 is likely to be even better.

Conservatively cool on Twitter

Conservatively cool on Twitter

The chief executive of one of South Africa’s major banks explains why he loves using social media.

Switching banks makes more cents

Switching banks makes more cents

FNB emerges as the cheapest of the big four on the back of an aggressive marketing campaign.