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The decision to form a unity government has been broadly welcomed by economists.
ASHBURTON INVESTMENTS

Income strain weighs on financial sector

As consumers and businesses reel from tough conditions, insurers have expressed uncertainty over whether there is room for growth

  • Sarah Smit
7 min read
Rautenbach’s retail track record put him in good stead — and inadequate succession planning helped too. But critics have questioned the appointment of a white man.
ABSA

Absa’s Arrie Rautenbach long game can’t save bank from transformation critics

Rautenbach’s retail track record put him in good stead — and inadequate succession planning helped too

  • Sarah Smit
8 min read
New era: Standard Bank’s new business model includes it being a platform for other services and partnerships. Photo: THEGIFT777
AFRICAN RAINBOW CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

Banks battle for relevance in the platform era

While Standard Bank and FNB ward off fintech disruptors, their digital-only competitors battle on the fringes

  • Sarah Smit
6 min read
As a business SAA stands a good chance to ‘return to its former glory’
AFRICAN BANK INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Capitec takes strain as SA consumers take out fewer loans

Capitec has been fairly unscathed by the ailing economy, but wont be spared in the slowdown in the unsecured lending market.

  • Godfrey Marawanyika
2 min read
ABSA

Absa falls in line with Barclays structure

Absa Group says it would merge its business and retail banking units, a similar move done by Barclays this year.

  • Helen Nyambura-Mwaura
  • David Dolan
2 min read