South Africa's Consumer Price Index excluding mortgage rates (CPIX) has increased by 0.7 of a percentage point to 8.6% on year-on-year for December, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Wednesday, 30 January 2008. 30 Jan 2008
A leading South African provider of financial derivatives to retail investors, Global Trader, has announced it is entering into a strategic alliance with Merrill Lynch for the provision of a world-class electronic trading, research and other services platform to South African retail clients of Global Trader. 25 Jan 2008
A new study reveals that a million Australians only make the minimum payment on their credit card each month. 25 Jan 2008
This US study shows how some top performers are adapting to target the lucrative mass affluent market. 24 Jan 2008
The furniture retailer disappears from the JSE after 37 years. 23 Jan 2008
Hundred of millions of people use Web mail, which is why in many ways e-mail is more important to keep secure than your bank account. Many people have important online accounts tied to a single Web mail address. If anyone gained access to your e-mail account, all accounts associated with it could be compromised as well. 22 Jan 2008
Faith in the Zimbabwe dollar has withered in rural areas where the local currency is being sidelined in favour of foreign exchange and barter trade. 21 Jan 2008
The National Treasury has invited all South Africans to send in their tips to Finance Minister Trevor Manuel on what they think should be included in his Budget Speech next month. 18 Jan 2008
In a move that will give another banking and financial option to SA companies and individuals doing business in Tanzania, Groupe Bank of Africa has announced the opening of BOA Bank-Tanzania). 16 Jan 2008
It seems South Africans are far too lax when it comes to managing their finances. 10 Jan 2008
Consumers have been advised to borrow money responsibly and wisely, around this time of the year. 9 Jan 2008
The Competition Tribunal has approved African Bank Investments' buyout of Ellerine Holdings unconditionally, paving the way for the furniture retailer to delist on January 22. 24 Dec 2007
Market speculation has it that the bank is interested in the retailer's financial services division. 21 Dec 2007
The NCR has obtained a provisional liquidation order against Rudco Finance in the Cape Town High Court. 10 Dec 2007
According to the group MD and CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony Elumelu, the Nigerian bank's ambition is to become the 6th largest bank in Africa by 2010, with long term plans to mature as the leading African bank. 5 Dec 2007
South Africa's Consumer Price Index (CPIX) excluding mortgage costs has peaked near record highs last seen at the collapse of the rand in 2002, says Econometrix's Senior Economist Tony Twine. 29 Nov 2007
South Africa's Consumer Price Index (CPIX) figure for October 2007, excluding mortgage costs, has come in 0.6 of a percentage point higher at 7.3% year-on-year (y/y) compared to September's 6.7% y/y. 28 Nov 2007
The country's third quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has risen to 4.7% on a seasonally adjusted and annualised rate for the third quarter compared to the second quarter, reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), Tuesday. 28 Nov 2007
MasterCard Worldwide Centres of Commerce Index explores strategic role of cities in driving global commerce. 28 Nov 2007
Just when life could not become any harder for Zimbabweans, who are already having to cope with food and fuel shortages and rocketing prices, local banks have run out of notes. 26 Nov 2007
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