https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/163.html South Africa Banking & Finance news 15 Banking & Finance news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/163.html en-us Sat, 09 May 2026 09:52:42 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/real-time-data-could-bridge-south-africas-retail-divide-281487a South Africans don't need a quarterly report to feel the cost-of-living crisis. They feel it at the till. The question is why our data systems are still catching up months after households have already adapted, and what we lose in that delay. 1-267860 Thu, 07 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stitch-express-adds-bnpl-flexibility-for-merchants-069205a Stitch has expanded its e-commerce offering with the launch of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) on Stitch Express, enabling South African merchants to offer flexible instalment payments directly at checkout. 1-267817 Wed, 06 May 2026 07:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pay-and-fnb-ebucks-partnership-reels-in-r600m-in-rewards-403689a A year after launch, the partnership between FNB and Pick n Pay is delivering measurable impact, with more than R600m in rewards returned to customers and a growing footprint that blends banking seamlessly into everyday retail environments. 1-267805 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-engineering-and-its-impact-on-fraud-281367a One of the most notable consumer stories for 2025 has been the shift in digital. “What we're going to be watching very closely as a key theme going into 2026 is social engineering and the impact that has on fraud,” says Lineshree Moodley, country head of Visa South Africa. 1-267700 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/remgro-exits-firstrand-after-nearly-three-decades-in-strategic-portfolio-shift-403879a Investment holding company Remgro Limited has fully exited its long-standing stake in FirstRand Limited, marking the end of a relationship that spanned almost 30 years and signalling a decisive shift in capital allocation strategy. 1-267695 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-consumer-resilient-but-still-loves-a-treat-392828a In 2026, global energy disruptions are expected to increase fuel and food costs, intensifying value-seeking behaviour and making consumers much more deliberate. 1-267573 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/alternative-credit-drives-71-growth-in-sa-digital-retail-spending-281717a South Africa’s Easter trading period showed retailers that consumers are still spending, but not in the same way as before. 1-267570 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/consumers-prioritise-essential-goods-as-inflation-strains-finances-transunion-study-170076a South African consumers are becoming more deliberate in how they manage their money, shifting spending toward essentials while strengthening savings and debt strategies, according to the latest insights from TransUnion’s Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study. 1-267468 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/visa-opens-access-to-ai-shopping-economy-625391a Visa has unveiled Intelligent Commerce Connect, a new solution designed to help businesses tap into the rapidly growing world of AI-powered shopping. 1-267391 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shopaygo-bob-connected-e-commerce-ecosystem-736362a While South Africans are comfortable shopping online, the experience can still feel fragmented. Small business owners in particular face ongoing challenges around payments, delivery and reliability. 1-267272 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa