Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has been named as Africa’s Most Admired Financial Services Brand for 2025. The accolade was conferred as part of Brand Africa’s 15th annual Africa’s Best Brands report, based on an independent study conducted across 31 countries throughout the continent. The Africa Best Brands study is described as the […]
You can still realise your dreams in this difficult economic environment
Mark Barnes, the former South African Post Office chief executive, talks to Nicolene de Wee about the highlights of his 30-year career in finance and markets. The 64-year-old father of six discusses the country’s financial services sector, his art collection and his love for trout fishing
The South African financial sector can play a powerful role in driving economic inclusion
In SA, at worst, they will lose their jobs. But things will get ugly if Uncle Sam goes after them.
Not signing the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Bill can result in sanctions against banks and cross-border illicit flows will continue.
A case settled by the FAIS ombud sheds some light on what you should ask for when you appoint a broker or intermediary.
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/ 10 December 2010
The EU executive launched a campaign this week for a new Europe-wide system of penalties, fines and possible jail terms in financial services.
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/ 9 February 2009
With the new year come interesting challenges for transformation in the financial services sector.
London-listed financial services group Old Mutual weathered the turbulent global market conditions in the first half of the financial year.