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 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:33:50 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/payjustnow-expands-bnpl-into-healthcare-and-everyday-retail-181556a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is expanding beyond its roots in online fashion and discretionary retail, as South African consumers look for ways to spread planned purchases across their monthly budgets. 1-272608 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/5-financial-mistakes-that-can-put-an-sme-at-risk-292777a South African small businesses can appear profitable while running short of cash. Declining cash flow, shrinking margins and overdue invoices are among the financial warning signs owners should monitor, according to accounting adviser Janus Joubert. 1-272580 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/atlas-finance-reaches-300-stores-to-boost-financial-inclusion-636131a While many financial institutions are closing branches, Atlas Finance is expanding its physical footprint, reaching 300 stores nationwide. The milestone reflects the short-term loan provider’s strategy to improve access to credit and strengthen financial inclusion in underserved communities. 1-272551 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-financial-markets-a-decade-of-progress-but-can-the-momentum-last-292157a Africa’s financial markets have undergone a decade of significant transformation, strengthening their capacity to attract investment, manage risk and support increasingly sophisticated transactions. 1-272490 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smarter-in-store-payment-options-can-cut-queues-and-lift-retail-sales-070965a For many retailers, payments remain a cost to be managed rather than a strategic business tool. The focus is often on negotiating fees with banks or payment providers and keeping terminal costs down. 1-272467 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/key-concourt-ruling-clarifies-motor-sector-provident-fund-calculations-292177a South Africa’s Constitutional Court has issued a ruling clarifying how provident fund contributions must be calculated for temporary employment services (TES) workers in the motor industry. 1-272480 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/debt-review-status-checks-almost-tripled-in-three-months-and-nearly-half-found-a-listing-292907a September reading of the South African Financial Pressure Index: applicants still pay R58 of every R100 they take home to unsecured debt, measured before the latest rate increase reached them. 1-272340 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nedbank-to-boost-20-sustainable-fashion-smes-through-new-accelerator-525210a As part of its Green Economy Social Impact Strategy, Nedbank has launched The Nedbank Fashion Accelerator to support sustainable fashion and design in South Africa. The accelerator will support high-potential, sustainable, and conscious businesses across the fashion and related sectors. 1-272366 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-prices-may-stay-high-after-the-war-ends-warns-sa-reserve-bank-181836a The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) warned that fuel prices may remain high after the war between the US, Israel, and Iran ends. In its Monetary Policy Review, the SARB noted that the destruction of oil refineries will likely affect fuel prices even after peace is restored in West Asia. 1-272338 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/could-pensioners-be-losing-out-on-rates-relief-525170a Could pensioners be missing out on valuable rates relief? The City of Johannesburg is seeking to change that with the launch of its Pensioners Legacy and Relief Campaign. 1-272236 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Financial Services South Africa