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Reserve Bank cuts repo rate by 50 basis points
The Monetary Policy Committee has cut the repurchase rate by a further 50 basis points, after a two consecutive cuts of 100 basis points earlier this year
Government should offer debt guarantees
A research institution says the government should guarantee small businesses’ debt in order to keep the sector that employs millions of South Africans afloat amid Covid-19
No money to spare as GDP set to fall
With little money to respond to Covid-19, the government is looking at other sources of funding
GDP to contract 6.1% — Reserve Bank
The central bank warns of the harmful effect of Covid-19 on the economy, while the treasury details more plans to ease the pain
Repo rate cut by 100 basis points
This takes the rate to 5.25% per annum, from 6.25%
Central banks are waking up to climate change dangers. It’s about time
To deal with climate change, central banks may have to encourage financial institutions to favour certain types of activities over others
Editorial: The magic amount: R500 000
One of the most pressing political crises started with our multibillionaire president being questioned in Parliament about R500 000
Editorial: Bank woes – but not in SA
'We have our own problems in South Africa — not least a fashionable debate over the role and independence of the Reserve Bank'
Kganyago gets another five years
His reappointment as head of the Reserve Bank has been greeted as a positive move for stability
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Back in time to meals on wheels
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People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
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An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
