The Banking & Finance community of South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com//196/163.htmlSouth Africa Banking & Finance news15Banking & Finance news - South Africahttps://biz-file.com/res/img/logo.gifThe Banking & Finance community of South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com//196/163.htmlen-usSat, 12 Aug 2023 08:57:25 +0200South African Mint unveils majestic Buffalo coinhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/516/240886.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2308/708481-208x117.png?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: Supplied." align="left"><br><span >Source: Supplied.</span><p>The latest addition to the Big 5 Series II coin collection - showcasing the majestic Buffalo - has been unveiled by The South African Mint Company, a fully owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/516/240886.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=516&ct=1&ci=240886">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/516/240886.htmlThu, 10 Aug 2023 12:33:00 +0200Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South AfricaMaps shows changes in consumer behaviour, shopping patterns and media consumptionhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/19/240727.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2308/707843-208x117.jpg?1" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: © 123rf The latest Maps shows consumer behaviour shifts in shopping" align="left"><br><span >Source: © 123rf [[www.123rf.com 123rf]] The latest Maps shows consumer behaviour shifts in shopping</span><p>The Marketing Research Foundation's (MRF) latest Marketing All Product Survey (Maps) data shows changes in consumer behaviour, especially over the past two years.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/19/240727.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=19&ct=1&ci=240727">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/19/240727.htmlFri, 04 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0200Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South AfricaConsumer inflation continues to slow in Junehttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/162/240343.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706314-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="Image source: Kampus Production from" align="left"><br><span >Image source: Kampus Production from [[https://www.pexels.com Pexels]]</span><p>Stats SA reports an annual consumer price inflation of 5.4% in June 2023, down from 6.3% in May 2023.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/162/240343.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=162&ct=1&ci=240343">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/162/240343.htmlThu, 20 Jul 2023 12:29:00 +0200Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South AfricaIt's official: South Africa is the cybercrime capital of Africa - here's how to protect yourself from becoming a statistichttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/751/240268.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706066-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: Supplied. Jackie Smith, head of Buyers Trust." align="left"><br><span >Source: Supplied. Jackie Smith, head of Buyers Trust.</span><p>Recent data from TCG Forensics shows that South Africa is rapidly emerging as the 'cybercrime capital' of Africa, poised to surpass Nigeria and its notorious 'Nigerian Prince' scams in terms of cyber-criminal activity.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/751/240268.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=751&ct=1&ci=240268">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/751/240268.htmlTue, 18 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0200Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South AfricaTechnology offers financial inclusion for the rise of hybrid retailhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/188/240109.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705475-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="Image source: Ivan Samkov from" align="left"><br><span >Image source: Ivan Samkov from [[https://www.pexels.com Pexels]]</span><p>The adoption of online shopping during the pandemic was limited only by the fact that South Africa remains a predominantly cash-based economy. However, the launch of the 'cash-like' payment system, PayShap, will change this, ushering in a new era for omnichannel retail in South Africa.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/188/240109.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=188&ct=1&ci=240109">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/188/240109.htmlWed, 12 Jul 2023 12:08:00 +0200Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South AfricaMTN's MoMo platform drives financial services transformationhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/518/239885.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/704660-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: Bradwin Roper, chief financial services officer at MTN." align="left"><br><span >Source: Bradwin Roper, chief financial services officer at MTN.</span><p>South Africans, accustomed to paying fees every time they use a card or banking solution, are increasingly seeking alternatives to traditional financial services offerings. This is just one of the reasons why, just four years after launch, MTN's Mobile Money (MoMo) platform already has eight million subscribers.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/518/239885.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=518&ct=1&ci=239885">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/518/239885.htmlWed, 05 Jul 2023 14:28:00 +0200Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South AfricaPayPal's chief product officer talks the modern consumerhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/731/239787.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/704213-208x117.jpg?3" width="208" height="117" alt="John Kim, chief product officer at PayPal. Source: Supplied." align="left"><br><span >John Kim, chief product officer at PayPal. Source: Supplied.</span><p>Regardless of where you do business, the past few years have been marked by economic uncertainty, fueled by market fluctuations, political unrest, and the long-reaching fallout of a global pandemic.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/731/239787.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=731&ct=1&ci=239787">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/731/239787.htmlMon, 03 Jul 2023 10:34:00 +0200Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South AfricaThe evolution of money: Why push payments are the future of inclusive payment transactionshttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/518/239752.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/704525-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: 123RF" align="left"><br><span >Source: 123RF</span><p>As the world becomes increasingly digital, faster and more efficient so payment methods that are accessible to all sectors of society need to become a priority.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/518/239752.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=518&ct=1&ci=239752">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/518/239752.htmlFri, 30 Jun 2023 17:54:00 +0200Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South AfricaSurging consumer debt balances in South Africa despite economic headwindshttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/861/239701.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2306/703882-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source:" align="left"><br><span >Source: [[https://www.pexels.com/photo/bank-blur-business-buy-259200/ Pexels]]</span><p>During the first quarter of 2023, South Africans demonstrated remarkable growth in both the demand for and supply of new credit for clothing accounts and credit cards, despite the persisting challenges posed by a high inflation and high interest rate environment.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/861/239701.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=861&ct=1&ci=239701">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/861/239701.htmlThu, 29 Jun 2023 10:56:00 +0200Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South AfricaMypinpad secures $13m investmenthttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/751/239578.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2306/703364-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: Mypinpad." align="left"><br><span >Source: Mypinpad.</span><p>Mypinpad, a provider of mobile card payments acceptance and identity authentication software solutions, is excited to unveil a significant $13m investment round led by Crossfin Holdings (Crossfin). This strategic funding will drive Mypinpad's expansion and bolster its global payments and authentication SaaS offerings.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/751/239578.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=751&ct=1&ci=239578">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/751/239578.htmlMon, 26 Jun 2023 15:39:00 +0200Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa