https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/518.html South Africa Financial Services news 15 Financial Services news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/518.html en-us Thu, 07 May 2026 22:40:31 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-investors-drive-75m-first-close-for-westbrooke-uk-fund-736922a South African investors have shown strong appetite for offshore private equity exposure, backing Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management’s inaugural UK private equity fund with £75m (more than R1.6bn). 1-267882 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fsca-appeals-why-indirect-financial-interests-lack-standing-170346a Can shareholders, directors, or key persons step into the ring when the regulator strikes at a company — or has the Tribunal finally closed that door? 1-267898 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services 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 Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-debits-to-dashboards-why-cfos-must-become-data-storytellers-847083a The CFO role has moved decisively beyond compliance. In a volatile, data-driven economy, finance leaders are now expected to shape strategy, guide decisions, and help businesses respond to disruption in real time. The shift is clear: from reporting numbers to interpreting them and telling the story of what happens next. 1-267819 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services 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 Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-sassa-system-piloted-in-bellville-office-170286a The South African Social Security Agency is piloting new systems in Bellville, including biometrics, self-service kiosks, and smarter queue management to reduce waiting times. Digital tools, such as facial recognition and e-Life certification, aim to prevent fraud and allow beneficiaries to apply for grants without visiting offices. While queues have improved, there are concerns about staffing, system glitches, and whether all beneficiaries will be able to navigate the new technology. 1-267758 Mon, 04 May 2026 14:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sassa-digitises-70-of-records-steps-up-fraud-interventions-403569a Between saving the country R44m a month, deploying an electronic queue system, and digitising 70% of its records, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is well on its way to ensuring a streamlined, user-focused experience for beneficiaries. CEO Themba Matlou outlined this vision for the future while presenting the 2026/2027 annual performance plan to Parliament alongside the Department of Social Development and the NDA (National Development Agency). 1-267735 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-capital-legacy-changed-the-way-south-africa-talks-about-death-958034a Most financial services companies talk at people. Instead, Capital Legacy decided to make them smile, and in doing so changed an entire industry. 1-267704 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/abadali-fund-backs-boniswa-towerco-to-accelerate-rural-connectivity-736132a There has been real progress made over the last few years to expand peri-urban and rural connectivity and help close the digital divide. By 2023, an estimated 78% of South African households had connectivity, compared to only 28% in 2010. Meaningful, reliable access does, however, still remain uneven in many areas in South Africa, which makes the work done by companies such as Boniswa TowerCo so critical. 1-267662 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/absa-brings-rewards-led-value-to-south-africas-booming-beauty-economy-at-takealot-house-of-beauty-069425a Absa is strengthening its role in South Africa’s fast-growing beauty economy, returning for the second consecutive year as the official banking partner of the Takealot House of Beauty Fair, taking place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 24–26 April 2026. 1-267637 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa