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 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:28:09 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-chartered-bank-says-reforms-win-back-investors-to-africa-623431a African governments from Nigeria to Uganda have lured foreign funders ranging from export credit agencies and private investors to the Gulf as years of painful reforms have a beneficial impact, Standard Chartered’s Africa chief executive, noted. 1-268951 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/banks-face-their-biggest-ai-challenge-managing-decision-risk-512350a AI is no longer an emerging trend in banking; it is already shaping everything from fraud detection and risk management to customer engagement and operational efficiency. 1-268916 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tshabalala-endorses-dangote-vision-for-continental-expansion-734572a Standard Bank group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth ambitions of Dangote Industries, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and future expansion projects across Africa. 1-268912 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-to-finance-africas-renewable-energy-boom-845013a In 2025, Standard Bank saw Africa’s shift toward renewable energy financing outpace non-renewable energy by an 8:1 ratio. Reflecting this trend, even Eskom, which has traditionally relied on coal, has launched a new business unit focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects. With this momentum, the financial institution is energised to finance the continent’s clean energy boom. 1-268899 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trust-and-relevance-will-decide-future-banking-winners-623781a “The banking landscape has fundamentally shifted from being a place where people go, to something people do. We have moved past the era of pure product-driven banking into an era of hyper-personalised, context-aware financial experiences that can be delivered in ecosystems.” 1-268731 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/surprise-win-for-jse-first-french-company-lists-956014a Standard Bank has acted as joint financial advisor and transaction sponsor to Canal+ on its successful secondary inward listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), marking a significant milestone for South Africa’s capital markets. 1-268734 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/firstrand-mobilising-leadership-employees-and-partners-around-a-common-purpose-512900a Employee volunteering is growing in South Africa – and it can play a meaningful role in alleviating some of South Africa’s social problems. 1-268686 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discount-retailer-pepkor-to-launch-bank-in-april-2027-623021a South African discount retailer Pepkor plans to launch its bank in April 2027, aiming to leverage its extensive store footprint nationwide to attract 1.8 million primary banking customers within five years, executives recently said. 1-268661 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-stokvels-are-strengthening-financial-resilience-in-tough-times-067935a As the year progresses, financial pressure often intensifies for South African households as school fees, rising transport costs and winter expenses begin competing with already stretched budgets. 1-268497 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/afdb-expects-africa-economic-growth-to-slow-to-42-due-to-the-middle-east-crisis-956844a Africa's economic growth is expected to slow slightly to 4.2% this year from 4.4% last year, the African Development Bank said, as Middle East tensions push up fuel and food costs, before picking up again in 2027. 1-268484 Wed, 27 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa