Barclays

International case may set precedent in rand-rigging battle

Article Lynley Donnelly & Gemma Ritchie - 6 Feb 2019

Standard Chartered pleaded guilty to currency manipulation (which included the rand) between 2007 and 2013

Competition commission resolute in bank collusion hearings

Article Lynley Donnelly - 31 Jul 2018

Despite sustained attacks from banks in the forex hearings, the Competition Commission remains confident of its case

Is Absa’s new coat of paint enough?

Article Thulebona Mhlanga - 13 Jul 2018

Analysts say the rebranded banking giant needs more than just a fresh logo to regain market share

ABSA parent Barclays Africa Group drops KPMG

Article bogdan TagDiv - 3 May 2018

Barclays Africa Group announced that it is cutting ties with beleaguered firm KPMG as its joint auditors

Keep an open mind on the land debate: Maria Ramos

Article Lynley Donnelly - 1 Mar 2018

The land debate has to be approached calmly and responsibly says Barclays Africa Group chief executive Maria Ramos.

Banks seek settlement — and also challenge collusion claims

Article Lynley Donnelly - 12 May 2017

"Earlier this year, the commission brought a case against 17 major local and international financial institutions for collusion"

Barclays Africa apologises for its role in rand-fixing

Article Renee Bonorchis 1 - 23 Feb 2017

The bank's South African unit, Absa, says the Competition Commission is not seeking any administrative penalty against it.

Investors shun banks’ good news

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Sep 2016

The ‘big four’ are faring well in tough times yet their shares remain cheap, confounding analysts.

SA looks set for ‘stay of execution’ on downgrade

Article bogdan TagDiv - 3 Jun 2016

It appears that South Africa's rating downgrade has been postponed until December - but is inevitable regardless, say some economists.

Motsepe eyes Barclays Africa stake

Article Matuma Letsoalo Author - 13 May 2016

Mining tycoon Patrice Motsepe reportedly has his sights set on being a major player in the banking sector.

Barclays to sell down Africa stake after profit drops 56%

Article Stephen Morris - 1 Mar 2016

The bank has plans to deconsolidate Barclays Africa Group, which Absa is a part of, and intends to sell down its 62% stake in the business.

Barclays to sell Africa operations

Article Lloyd Gedye - 21 Jan 2016

Given the deterioration of the continent’s prospects, the question is who would want to take over the bank's 62% stake in JSE-listed Barclays Africa.

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