How to start saving on any salary
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Women are making waves in crypto. Globally, they represent 39% of crypto owners. In South Africa, women make up nearly half of Binance users.…
The exchange … with Sun International’s Anthony Leeming
Sun International’s SunBet division had a cracker year, with sales up 60%. But what will regulators do about our online gambling frenzy?…
Absa charts a new course, sans skipper
Absa remains rudderless, with no CEO and poor returns compared to its peers. Now, it is switching to prioritise profit over chasing market share…
Hedge funds shine, but myths linger
South African hedge funds had a record year in 2024, yet most local investors have only dipped their toes in…
Consortium pulls the CAT card
The repeated mention of Caterpillar as a potential factor in the buyout is a bit troubling and hints at heavy-handedness…
The exchange … with FirstRand’s Mary Vilakazi
A surprise improvement in customers’ credit standing has helped FirstRand, but CEO Mary Vilakazi says SA really needs better GDP growth…
Shareholders stonewall RMH non-execs’ pay
A group of disgruntled shareholders have blocked RMH non-executive directors’ pay – for only the third time in JSE history…
How I spend my currency … with Helena Conradie
The former Satrix CEO on finding the sweet spot between living in the moment and securing long-term financial goals…
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