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Funding the contrary finance sector
The non-bank traditional bank (NBFIs) sector, known as the contrary finance sector, is basically determined by the institutional market for funding in many markets world wide. By…
Medical schemes not at low, yet – CMS
Medical schemes are financially safe and capable to cover member claims, says Elsab Conradie, head of stakeholder relations?in the Council of Medical Schemes (CMS). Her comments come…
SA rand-rigging cases could conclude in July – source
Sixteen banks accused of colluding to rig South Africa’s rand currency could prior to a Competition Tribunal finally true in July, after a private pre-hearing was held on…
New gap cover cap unlikely to affect typical claims
A new cap on gap cover policy payouts, which form perhaps the Demarcation Regulations on Medical care insurance policies, is reportedly unlikely to affect claims reported by way of…
Low maize prices could put farmers pressurized
A big maize crop following recent rains has pulled South African maize prices to two-year lows, eroding farmers’ capability to pay for inputs to the spring, Grain SA said on…
Banks on offensive to parry political attacks
South Africa's banks are inclined for the offensive after being criticised by a few politicians over their lending practices and records in addressing racial inequality.
Attacks…
Private accounts compared
On the face area than me, there are just 3 good reasons one would 'upgrade' with a private account: the 'status' or 'prestige' of flashing a black/titanium card, the actual of…
Manufacturing output in January
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s manufacturing output rose 0.8% year-on-year in January, lagging market expectations, after contracting 2% in December, Statistics Africa said…
When does a performance history stay, of course, if will it go?
Last month Nedgroup Investments announced not wearing running shoes would not be in a position to publish the performance good reputation for its Managed Fund. This followed zhanging…
Ex-dividend impact enhances pressure on banking share prices
Listed financial stocks stay with a corner foot, amid growing uncertainty across the fate of finance minister Pravin Gordhan.
The financial index traded about 2% lower shortly after…