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KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
BRANDING

The poisoned chalice: How RBM’s ‘political protection’ became a brand liability

Radical transparency and careful reputation rebuilding are crucial for detoxification

  • Moshe Kola
4 min read
Gareth Matthews, Head of RMB Private Bank, says the accolade is an acknowledgement of a business that strives for excellence in private banking and integrated financial services.
ASK AFRICA ORANGE INDEX

Ask Afrika Orange Index® names RMB Private Bank the leading Private Bank for positive customer experience

The emotional connection with clients is the differentiating factor

  • RMB
3 min read
ART

RMB Latitudes INDEX breathes fresh air into South Africa’s art scene

Young artists, collectors and enthusiasts co-emerge at this year’s Latitudes art fair in Johannesburg

  • Kimberley Schoeman
8 min read
In the lush setting of Shepstone Gardens in Johannesburg’s suburb of Houghton Estate, artists, collectives and galleries will come together for the 2023 RMB Latitudes Art Fair from 26 to 28 May.
ART

RMB Latitudes Art Fair shines the spotlight on African art

The art fair speaks to the nuanced aesthetics of African art

  • Kimberley Schoeman
3 min read
Much of the US workforce is employed in export-driven industries such as vehicle manufacturing that thrive on open markets.
BUREAU FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH

‘Stronger-than-expected’ manufacturing growth, faltering business confidence

Manufacturing numbers may be up, but business confidence is low

  • Gemma Ritchie
4 min read
A successful challenge by ­employers to the extension of a wage agreement in the engineering industry to non-parties is one of three such challenges being mounted this year.
BUSINESS

70% of SA execs unhappy with business conditions

Wednesday’s index has revealed that the economy is not likely to experience a revival in the short to medium term.

  • News 24
2 min read
Rand Merchant Bank acted as lead manager for the sale of First Strut’s R925-million bond. The company
FIRSTRAND BANK

Investec loaned R240-million to company in liquidation

Investec bank has loaned about R240-million rand to First Strut, the Johannesburg based company that is in liquidation.

  • Godfrey Marawanyika
2 min read
RMB

Rand expected to come under pressure

With almost all international bourses in the red, it was clear that sentiment had taken a turn for the worse, RMB said on Thursday.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CPIX

Consumer inflation seen accelerating

The CPIX should accelerate in year-on-year terms to 13,3% in August from 13% in July, RMB financial markets research said on Monday.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
ABSA BANK

November PPI slows to 9,1%

South Africa’s producer price inflation (PPI) slowed to 9,1% year-on-year in November, below forecasts, from a 9,5% rise in October. On a monthly basis, PPI rose by 0,3% after a…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read