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Repo rate remains unchanged

22 November 2012 · Staff Writer

The repo rate will remain unchanged at 5% per annum said South African Reserve Bank governor, Gill Marcus.

Absa launches tap-and-go card

21 November 2012 · Staff Writer

Absa has launched a tap-and-go card aimed at people that hold a qualification and earn a minimum gross salary of R3, 000.

St Francis Bay claims now R20 million

14 November 2012 · Staff Writer

M&F said this week that it has registered claims worth around R20 million.

Payments processor leaks bank details

9 November 2012 · Staff Writer

A card payments processor has experienced a security lapse where a number bank card details have been leaked.

Life insurers see rise in fraudulent claims

7 November 2012 · Staff Writer

SA life insurers saw an increase in the value of prevented fraudulent death, disability and funeral cover claims in 2011.

Curators seek to freeze Pretorius' family assets

6 November 2012 · Staff Writer

According to reports curators of the RFAV Trust, a scheme managed by the late Herman Pretorius, are trying to freeze the the Pretorius family assets.

Banks to refund some 1Time passengers

5 November 2012 · Staff Writer

While some can apply for refunds from banks, cash payers may have a fight on their hands to get refunds from 1Time.

Top tips for tenants

29 October 2012 · Staff Writer

Sometimes tenants find they don't get any help when things go wrong. But with careful management, you can avoid unpleasant situations.

SA has a solid fiscal framework

25 October 2012 · Staff Writer

Finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, said today that South African had a solid fiscal framework and that there was enough money in the system.

Gordhan must rein in wasteful expenditure

24 October 2012 · Staff Writer

In the run up to the MTBPS the DA is urging Gordhan to rein in wasteful expenditure and not bow to populist pressure.

Investec launches gold ETN

23 October 2012 · Staff Writer

The Investec gold exchange traded note (ETN) was listed on the main board of the JSE last week.

Twenty percent of sellers downscale due to financial pressures

19 October 2012 · Staff Writer

Financial pressures are forcing 20% of property owners to sell their homes and downscale finds FNB.