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latest news & developmentsBuy now, panic later: A legal deep dive into South Africa’s payment revolution
New legislation seeks to close regulatory gaps to protect consumers and promote a competitive digital finance system
‘We are no VBS,’ says Ithala Bank chief executive Thulani Vilakazi
The KwaZulu-Natal state-owned bank is working to overcome its regulatory and legislative issues
SA companies should focus on meeting the requirements for a ‘green economy’
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum
A step-by-step guide to forex trading for South African investors
To make money in this field requires research, careful planning and plenty of practise
Deepfake content ‘explosion’ lies ahead
Prominent people such as Elon Musk, Johann Rupert and Leanne Manas have been victims on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube, and so have primary school children.
Deepfake adverts exploit prominent figures: Banxso and Afrimarkets under scrutiny
Banxso has denied any links to or association with Immediate Matrix, the company behind some of the adverts that direct users to its trading platforms
Financial watchdog sinks teeth into Banxso investigation
Investors have raised concerns that the parameters of the inquiry appear vague This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail &…
Financial crimes watchdog nets R100 million in penalties
Seventy cases of alleged financial crimes have been referred to the police for further investigation
Steinhoff’s Markus Jooste slapped with R475 million fine
But European executive Dirk Schreiber has entered into a leniency agreement, avoiding a financial penalty This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your…
Victims of R2.7bn BHI Trust ponzi scheme in the dark
Investors are worried that as the investigation drags on, their life savings may have been transferred out of reach to offshore companies
Simple answers to questions about life insurance
If you don’t have life insurance to protect it, the lifestyle you’ve created for your loved ones may be compromised when you’re no longer there
Interest rates, poverty and the burden of debt
Rising interest rates and living costs deal a double blow to the poor
No record of ‘Casanova’ fraudster Johan Fouche as a legal practitioner, at least after 2009
Fouche’s current business, Asiphakame, is also not registered as a financial services provider with the Financial Services Conduct Authority
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants investigates ‘clueless or dishonest’ Kwinana
Yakhe Kwinana, the former chairperson of SAA Technical, has been asked to make representations to Saica, but has not responded
No more cash for coal FirstRand says
The bank’s chief risk officer says banks can’t stand on the sidelines of the climate crisis debate