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.
South Africa’s R3.2-trillion infrastructure stimulus could come at a hefty price after Moody’s credit rating agency downgraded the big five banks.
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/ 23 February 2012
Banks are sceptical over personal financial management sites due to customers handing over their personal login details to third parties.
But South Africa’s economic prospects are looking rosy, with Africa presenting many opportunities.
Homeowners with mortgages can take up offers not seen in the market for a long time.
Cross-border transactions and cellphone-enabled cash transfers are set to simplify banking in South Africa.
The judges were impressed by the mentorship aspect of the FNB Commercial Banking, Life Skills and Mentorship Programme.
The chief executive of one of South Africa’s major banks explains why he loves using social media.
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/ 27 September 2011
Consumers are focusing on paying off their debt and there has been a marked shift away from credit cards and overdraft facilities.
FNB’s new pricing schedule gives fee breaks to low-income customers but high income customers see a significant price increase.
About half of residential property sellers are choosing to rent, rather than remain in the market.
Mobile money is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the financial-services environment.
<i>Eunice Sibiya</i>, head of FNB’s consumer education programme, explains how you can plan your way out of debt.
Globally, the banking sector has had a tough couple of years.
Applicants appear to be downscaling as well as relocating — mainly to Cape Town.
Left your wallet at home and need cash? Just use your cellphone to draw cash from an FNB ATM.
Our high household debt-to-income ratio means that price increases across the board could keep us in a position of financial vulnerability.
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/ 9 February 2011
The Mobility 2011 research project finds that 37% of South Africans in urban and rural areas use cellphone banking.
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/ 18 January 2011
You can save as much as 20% a month — provided you’re vigilant when it comes to the interest rate charged.
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/ 13 January 2011
Buying a used car can be tricky at the best of times, but buying one privately needs extra vigilance.
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/ 11 January 2011
When it comes to buying, take your time and negotiate.
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/ 30 November 2010
FNB’s Quick Sell programme offers you an interest-free voluntary selling plan as an alternative to repossession.
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/ 15 November 2010
As FNB and Visa Card Security Week kicks off, FNB says card fraud has increased by 100% in the past year.
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/ 12 November 2010
The banking fee battle continues as FNB brings out aggressive campaigns.
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/ 1 November 2010
Another interest-rate cut would help home buyers — but rising inflation would put a damper on things.
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/ 25 October 2010
There is speculation that the Reserve Bank may consider another rate cut. But what would this mean for consumers?
Although residential property demand and price momentum are slowing, a return to recession conditions is unlikely.
How can you ensure that your cellphone banking experience is safe? Follow these simple guidelines.
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/ 23 September 2010
Why, if you can pay off your car over five years, can’t pay off your mortgage over the same period and save hundreds of thousands in interest?
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/ 22 September 2010
According to ThinkMoney subscribers, banks that innovate are ayoba.
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/ 2 September 2010
It’s perhaps not entirely surprising that credit growth has lagged and annual growth in credit demand has not risen above 2%.
"Semigration" is the new buzz word as South Africans move around the country rather than across the sea.