Nearly one-third of high-income South Africans lack emergency savings
Standard Bank’s analysis highlights that 52% of entry-level private banking clients have less than one month’s salary saved in accessible emergency savings.
SA’s hopes likely to be dashed as economist predicts repo rate to remain unchanged
Blackmore explains that the primary reason for maintaining the current repo rate is the South African Reserve Bank’s data-dependent approach.
Why are South Africans opting for Life Cover in US dollars?
South Africans are increasingly aware of the instability of the rand.
Cellini: Strategic leap into South Korea
Cellini expands into South Korea, marking its 50th global store. Learn about their strategy to capture the growing middle-class market.
SA consumers brace for grocery price hike, use tech to shop frugally
A significant 83% of consumers compare prices across different apps before making a purchase.
Wanna be part of the next big tech boom? Nedbank has the ‘how’ and the ‘who’
The AI revolution is here and investing in top tech companies today could see you smiling like early Apple investors of yesteryear.
Business owners could leverage cash reserves for pesky expenses
Passively earned revenue can cover various expenses, such as bank charges, operational costs, and inventory purchases, thereby increasing overall profitability.
South Africans hopeful for imminent interest rate cuts
In May, nearly 50% of home loans registered by Standard Bank were secured by first-time buyers.
Cautious optimism: Eskom could finally start seeing the light
Eskom’s annual losses significantly lower than last year, indicating potential turnaround, as SA hopes that the worst may be over.
Surge in fraud complaints among Standard Bank customers sparks concerns
Standard Bank faces a surge in fraud complaints and a R1.7M payout for unfair dismissal, prompting customer concerns and calls for better security and internal practices.