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Absa to oversee R3.5tn GEPF assets

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When a family business sells, the hardest negotiation isn’t with the buyer

When a family business sells, the hardest negotiation isn’t with the buyer

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Standard Bank to finance Africa’s renewable energy boom

10 Jun 2026

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has delivered a blockbuster financial performance for 2025, posting a profit of roughly $836m (Image source: © Financial Afrik )

Bank’s pan-African model regains traction, posts profit - despite headwinds

15 Apr 2026

Deep trust, strong brands: 9 South African banks in Brand Finance’s global top 500

5 Mar 2026

CrowdStrike Falcon glitch disrupts global services across sectors

CrowdStrike Falcon glitch disrupts global services across sectors

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jul 2024

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First Abu Dhabi Bank starts selling 5-year debt - IFR

21 Feb 2024

Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).

IsDBI unveils flagship Islamic finance marketplace

3 Jan 2024

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

1 Jun 2023

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JPMorgan seizes First Republic Bank

2 May 2023

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Mastercard to bring crypto-trading capabilities to banks

17 Oct 2022

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Are asset owners ready to finance a transition to net zero?

17 Oct 2022

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Chaos in the markets: Bank of England takes emergency measures

11 Oct 2022

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Volt, Australia's first online-only bank, shuts down due to fundraising woes

Byron Kaye and Alun John 6 Jul 2022

World's 1000 largest banks' Tier 1 capital exceeds $10tn for first time

World's 1000 largest banks' Tier 1 capital exceeds $10tn for first time

4 Jul 2022

Jacques Celliers, CEO of FNB. Source: Supplied

FNB eBucks recognised as loyalty champion in global awards

20 Jun 2022

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8th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit: promoting digital innovation within the African fiscal sector

3 Jun 2022

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IFC invests $50m in the first gender bond issued by Banco Pichincha

5 Apr 2022

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The Islamic Development Bank injects $252.5m into Pakistan's vital projects

3 Jan 2022

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Wizkid and Flutterwave launch innovative global cross-border payments platform

24 Dec 2021

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The 2022 African banking trends unpacked

3 Dec 2021

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New financial tribes in banking identified

12 Nov 2021

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FNB named Africa & SA's best SME bank

11 Nov 2021

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Sello Moloko appointed Absa Group Board chairperson-designate

26 Oct 2021

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Future-proofing the modern ATM

Danette Breitenbach 22 Oct 2021

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Mobile payments will unlock new business for banks in Africa

8 Sep 2020

#WorldEntrepreneursDay: Pezesha, Kenya's digital financial enabler platform and marketplace

#WorldEntrepreneursDay: Pezesha, Kenya's digital financial enabler platform and marketplace

Evan-Lee Courie 21 Aug 2020

Akinwumi Adesina leads a bank that has the USA as its second largest shareholder. CGIAR/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-NC-SA

Independence is at the heart of the African Development Bank's ability to be effective

Kalu Ojah 13 Jul 2020

Safeguarding our communities through the Covid-19 pandemic

Safeguarding our communities through the Covid-19 pandemic

Olga Arara-Kimani 6 Jul 2020

Cloud technology can significantly reduce banking costs in Africa

Cloud technology can significantly reduce banking costs in Africa

21 Apr 2020

#BlockchainAfrica: So you think you need a blockchain?

#BlockchainAfrica: So you think you need a blockchain?

Cayle Sharrock 5 Mar 2020

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