The financial services group says the basis for the continued policy is to provide the safest possible working environment for all employees
Financial sector union wants employees who were fired for not being vaccinated to be reinstated
Rautenbach’s retail track record put him in good stead — and inadequate succession planning helped too
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When faced with the choice between protecting the interests of people and making a profit, even the most benign corporations will choose the latter.
So far, one of South Africa’s ‘big four’ banks faces a serious allegation levelled in the Zondo report — and more revelations may follow
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MTN has joined the list of companies that have made vaccines mandatory
The bank took a knock after being labelled a loan shark by the short seller, but this has not stymied its growth
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While Standard Bank and FNB ward off fintech disruptors, their digital-only competitors battle on the fringes
Shop owners and businesses are being forced to close as violence spreads
A Just Share report on the AGMs of seven of SA’s biggest financiers found their climate commitments show promise, but timelines remain sketchy
Standard Bank says it has insisted on good environmental assessments, resettlement plans and fair compensation
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Shareholders at the banks annual general meeting put its East African oil investments on the table
Reserve Bank launches feasibility study into a possible retail central bank digital currency, which is expected to be concluded in 2022.
Climate considerations are pressing Standard Bank shareholders to push for the recusal of those with fossil fuel ties.
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The bank has received praise for setting a more ambitious climate policy than other major local banks, targeting zero fossil fuel exposure by 2045
Technology used in cryptocurrency will overhaul the banking sector and cater for the unbanked
The sector was badly hit by credit losses, but strong capital buffers have kept it from spiralling
The use of cheques has fallen about 80% in the past decade as consumer habits shift and digital payments continue to gain traction
The 3-minute overdraft radically reduces the time it takes for businesses to have their working capital needs met
Have you made the most of your tax-free investment contributions?
Under-fire Moroe is asked to take a backseat as the body desperately tries to get its house in order
Koloane played a huge role in creating opportunities for black artists
Although one independent evaluation shows that some banks have been shedding jobs, other banks are hiring
The CR17 campaign did nothing wrong legally but all political parties’ funds should be regulated
Low fees are attracting investors to a range of listed exchange-traded products
The financial sector must recognise that including environmental, social and governance concerns in its allocation decisions can be good for business
The National Arts Festival offers space for reflection about our fractious global moment
The Competition Commission has 40 working days in which to redraft its case against banks
Lobbyist are happy with the results at Standard Bank’s first shareholder resolution on a climate-related issue.
Standard Bank’s decision to close branches and push its app excludes low-income households and the informal sector
The ANC’s head of economic transformation, Enoch Godongwana, told Carte Blanche viewers that some South African banks refused to put money in coal.
The African Bank, which relied on unsecured lending, has diversified its product offerings