Tag: bank

In a world where banks are perceived as unshakeable fortresses, there is a worrying truth that lies just beneath the surface: banks are far more fragile and fail more frequently than we choose to believe.

After over a decade of Bitcoin, which has now moved beyond lore and hype into an increasingly robust star in the firmament of global assets, a new and more important question has arisen. What happens beyond Bitcoin? 

Banks and financial service institutions (FSIs) come under pressure from government, shareholders, employees and customers as security risks increase during the pandemic. 98 percent of IT decision makers working in banks and FSIs in South Africa are under pressure to level up their security protocols, according to our new research.

Running a country with hard cash is expensive. Instead of devising new plans to make cash available, governments should drive the cashless shift by promoting and enforcing electronic payments, which will motivate citizens to open bank accounts.

The Financial Sector Regulation Bill was passed by Parliament and sent to the President for assent on 22 June 2017.  The Bill provides the...

A new ranking highlights some of the dangers and risks facing South Africa’s banks - an industry that has been rocked by recent revelations of collusion and currency fixing, resulting in the Competition Commission referring to the Tribunal for prosecution against 17 banks.

This year will see three areas in the financial services sector impacted by technology. These are customer relationship management, the processes of banking and...

The financial services landscape is in a state of constant change. The challenge for most players in this industry is adapting and evolving their business...