https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/513.html South Africa Banking news 15 Banking news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/513.html en-us Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:03:45 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/green-mobility-shift-absa-expands-byd-ev-finance-offering-078045a South Africa’s transition to electric vehicles is gaining momentum, but affordability remains one of the biggest barriers preventing wider adoption. In response, Absa and BYD have expanded their partnership beyond traditional vehicle finance, introducing targeted financial solutions designed to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more accessible. 1-270107 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-whatsapp-to-queues-and-350k-reviews-sassa-to-save-r15bn-856133a The Minister of Social Development, Dina Pule, said the government will protect the integrity of the South African social assistance system and save the fiscus an estimated R1.5bn. 1-270089 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pepkor-bets-big-on-sa-informal-economy-with-r213bn-flash-shop2shop-fintech-deal-745002a Pepkor is doubling down on South Africa's fast-growing informal economy, announcing a landmark transaction that will combine its fintech subsidiary Flash with payments platform Shop2Shop to create one of the country's largest merchant commerce and fintech businesses. 1-270092 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/5-cybersecurity-challenges-sas-financial-institutions-need-to-tackle-now-745082a The South African Banking Risk Information Centre recorded an 86% year-on-year rise in digital banking fraud to 97,975 cases, with losses up 74% to R1.888bn. And as AI-powered attack tools become more accessible, the gap between a vulnerability being discovered and exploited is collapsing. The controls regulation is building toward, may simply arrive more slowly than the threats already at the door. 1-270022 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-finance-first-standard-bank-pioneers-29m-helios-towers-facility-286037a Standard Bank has launched its first social documentary credit facility, providing Helios Towers with a $29m trade finance solution structured under the Loan Market Association's social loan principles. 1-269920 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-ai-talent-shortage-exposes-flawed-hiring-models-286447a While much of the AI-and-jobs debate centres on which roles artificial intelligence will replace, the reality is different: AI is not coming for your team; it is coming for outdated hiring strategies that focus on simply filling a role. 1-269830 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-names-new-cmo-as-faye-mfikwe-exits-after-19-years-953104a FNB has appointed Linda Kachingwe-Sisya as its new chief marketing officer (CMO), succeeding Faye Mfikwe, who steps down from the role after a 19-year career with the bank. 1-269824 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-banks-face-a-new-ai-warning-on-trust-and-consent-064115a Artificial intelligence is set to redefine digital banking, shifting the focus from simply providing access to delivering intelligent, personalised financial services. As AI becomes more embedded in customer interactions, banks will increasingly be judged on how well they understand individual needs, use data responsibly and support better financial decision-making. 1-269727 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/judy-kobus-named-rmb-corporate-ceo-731862a RMB has appointed Judy Kobus as chief executive officer of Corporate, entrusting the long-serving executive with leading its corporate client business and steering the next phase of growth. 1-269772 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/banks-have-a-massive-digital-opportunity-hiding-in-plain-sight-620771a For years, banks have aggressively pursued digital transformation. Billions have been invested globally into mobile banking, apps, online servicing, AI and self-service platforms, all with the goal of meeting customers where they are increasingly choosing to engage. 1-269721 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa