The Week Ahead – Local releases lead the way
Several local companies are expected to report full-year results next week:
Italtile: Management recently guided for headline earnings per share (HEPS) to increase between...
Consumer inflation falls further, supported by base effects
Stats SA’s latest CPI data commentary from Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist.
Despite monthly inflation of 0.9%, annual headline inflation fell to 4.7% in July from...
South Africa’s debt dilemma – risk and opportunities
South Africa’s sovereign fundamentals have deteriorated alarmingly over the past decade — so much so that the country now finds itself entangled in a...
June Retail Sales data point to near-term retail property market pressure continuing
By John Loos, Property Sector Strategist at FNB Commercial Property Finance
June Retail sales recorded the 7th consecutive real (inflation-adjusted) year-on-year decline, to the tune...
The OBSSA sounds the alarm over digital wallet fraud
Modern consumers have become used to a plethora of easy pay options when transacting. One doesn’t think twice about using their phone or smartwatch...
FNB launches zero-rated Secure Call on its app to boost customer safety
In a pioneering move aimed at further bolstering the security of customer interactions, FNB has introduced Secure Call on the FNB App to allow...
Banks have 18 months to impact SA’s greylisting
Here’s how they can help get the country off the grey list
In January 2025, the global anti-money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force...
More South Africans are using digital platforms to draft their Wills
In today's complex financial world, planning for the future is essential. One often overlooked aspect of financial planning is creating a will, which ensures...
Fintechs’ role in identity and financial security beyond OPTs and passwords
In the past year, identity theft has skyrocketed – a worldwide trend that has not gone unnoticed by the public. A report from earlier this year showed that...
WCG and JSE announce multi-year SME accelerator programme
The Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the largest exchange on the continent, announced...
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