Banking & Money Tips articles

Absa double debits clients

Absa double debits clients

15 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Last week Absa customers took to Hello Peter to complain about double debits on their accounts. On 9 and 10 August, some customers experienced an issue where transactions were being deducted twice from their debit or credit cards.

Bank security – how safe are SA banks?

Bank security – how safe are SA banks?

18 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

A recent Norton internet security survey reportedly revealed that almost nine million South Africans were victims of cybercrime in the last year. So how safe are our South African banks?

FNB popular accounts’ fees will remain unchanged

FNB popular accounts’ fees will remain unchanged

7 June 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

First National Bank (FNB) has announced that fees on its most popular accounts will remain unchanged until June 2017.

Capitec Bank fails to put the customer first – Summit

Capitec Bank fails to put the customer first – Summit

4 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Summit Financial Partners has lodged a case with the Stellenbosch magistrate’s court for reckless lending against Capitec Bank.

Barclays Africa: A potential buyer

Barclays Africa: A potential buyer

25 April 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Barclays Africa has had a lot of interest in it, with a potential buyer for the banking group being named as Atlas Mara.

African Bank open for business

African Bank open for business

3 April 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The African Bank 'Good Bank' has opened for business, with the goal of offering more retail banking services in the future.

Old Mutual to sell stake in Nedbank

Old Mutual to sell stake in Nedbank

10 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Old Mutual PLC has announced that it will be reducing its controlling stake in Nedbank Group.

Should you invest in Absa if Barclays exits?

Should you invest in Absa if Barclays exits?

2 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Barclays is set to sell its stake in Absa, but should you still invest in them?

Standard Bank refer a friend offer

Standard Bank refer a friend offer

29 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Refer a friend to Standard Bank and both you and the friend could receive R750 if your friend successfully opens an account.

Should you bank with FNB?

Should you bank with FNB?

29 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Following a string of complaints that money was fraudulently removed from FNB accounts, a forensic consultant has warned people against the bank.

Standard Bank system down on 7 February

Standard Bank system down on 7 February

2 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Standard Bank customers to experience service disruptions on Sunday 7 February.

Islamic banking popularity increases

Islamic banking popularity increases

24 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

According to FNB, Islamic banking is increasing in popularity as people seek alternative banking solutions.