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Armed with data, algorithms and frictionless onboarding, fintechs are increasingly deciding who gets access to credit, and doing it faster than the banks.…
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Shoprite is cagey on the exact contribution its fintech businesses provide now, but the prospects for growth are big…
The ‘cash back’ clash: which banks really pay?
From cashback rewards to rising tiers, South Africa’s biggest banks promise plenty. But unlocking real value can feel like a part-time job…
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For a company that started as a microlender, Capitec has evolved into a full financial services shop. And it’s not slowing down yet…
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Viceroy loss a boon in rand-rigging case
Viceroy’s court loss over a 2018 Capitec report has big implications for foreign banks accused of rigging the rand…
The Fourie factor behind Capitec’s surge
Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie will leave the bank in September. He’s had a sterling 25-year run at the business…
Is unemployment really just 10%? Not likely …
Capitec’s CEO says South Africa’s real jobless rate is 10%. Stats SA says he’s way off. Who’s right? Spoiler: it’s not the banker…
African banks score big in latest survey
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