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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

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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 Staff Reporter - 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 Staff Reporter - 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.

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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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Forex probe may stem from whistle blower or ‘confession’

Article Staff Reporter - 26 May 2015

The Reserve Bank hasn't found any untoward activity in a review of foreign exchange trading, but the Competition Commission is investigating.

Shareholders cautious about upbeat Barclays Africa

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Mar 2015

The markets did not appear to share Barclays Africa's conviction that it was well on its way to becoming one of the continent's major banks.

Investors saddled with reform risk

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Dec 2014

New regulations will require investors to bear the risk of South African bank failures.

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