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 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:16:40 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/absa-to-oversee-r35tn-gepf-assets-186436a Absa has strengthened its long-standing relationship with the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) after being appointed master custodian for the fund’s investment assets. 1-271038 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-campaign-that-tackling-south-africas-money-taboo-075305a South Africans are making steady progress in managing their finances, with overall financial health improving in 2025. However, more than 40% still avoid conversations about money, while financial stress continues to affect family life, sleep, self-worth and mental health. 1-271017 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nedbank-wont-replace-coo-nkuhlu-in-leadership-shake-up-745562a Nedbank says goodbye to long-serving exec Mfundo Nkuhlu as he takes early retirement effective December 2026. 1-270972 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/absa-posts-higher-half-year-profit-as-credit-costs-ease-412259a Absa group reported an 8% rise in half-year headline earnings on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 supported by higher revenue and lower credit impairment charges. 1-270925 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/revolut-wins-french-banking-licence-bolstering-european-expansion-967144a Revolut has secured a full banking licence in France, marking a significant milestone in the fintech’s European expansion and strengthening its position across Western Europe. 1-270884 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/women-business-and-big-ideas-take-centre-stage-at-standard-bank-top-women-empowher-kwazulu-natal-301598a KwaZulu-Natal came alive with entrepreneurial energy on 28 July as the 2026 Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER series continued at the Radisson Blu Hotel Durban Umhlanga, bringing together women entrepreneurs, business leaders and changemakers for a day of connection, inspiration and opportunity. 1-270863 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-future-of-financial-inclusion-523930a As South Africa's banking landscape continues to evolve, digital-first institutions are challenging traditional ideas of what banking should look like. Under the leadership of Brand Head: Lucia Malapane, GoTyme Bank - proud sponsor of our much-anticipated Women's Month line-up - has focused on combining technology, accessibility, and financial inclusion to reach millions of customers across the country. 1-270646 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-bank-named-platinum-partner-967494a As momentum continues to build ahead of GEC+Africa, the congress is proud to announce African Bank as the official partner for the 2026 edition. 1-270514 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nedbank-half-year-profit-flat-301228a South Africa's Nedbank group said on Tuesday, 4 August 2026 its half-year headline earnings were largely flat, outperforming the lender's expectations at the start of the year, as income growth offset a higher impairment charge. 1-270473 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-digital-smart-id-rollout-to-reach-240-fnb-branches-967854a FNB and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) plan to expand Smart ID and passport services to 240 FNB branches nationwide by December 2026, accelerating the rollout of digital identity services across South Africa. 1-270464 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking South Africa