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Regaining your reputation after the recession: Part 1
Slowdown in consumer credit continuesThe National Credit Regulator (NCR) has released its third Consumer Credit Report, which is based on data submitted to it by registered credit providers. This third edition covers credit market information on the five quarters up to June 2009. 19 Nov 2009 11:57 Disappointment in rate retentionAccording to Dr Andrew Golding, CE of the Pam Golding Property group, “Tuesday's decision to keep the repo rate steady is disappointing, as there is concerted opinion that this would have been a positive move towards helping boost the South African economy and good news for cash-strapped consumers, including home buyers and existing home owners, plus a welcome year-end boost." 18 Nov 2009 10:24 Repo rate remains unchanged in Marcus' first meeting
Asset management centralised at Grindrod Bank"We believe the new Asset Management Division at Grindrod Bank will enable us to bring a stronger, more integrated approach to asset management for our clients and will provide the perfect home for the discerning investor,” says Mark Logan, head of the new division. 16 Nov 2009 09:45 International recognition for Absa
Shoprite wants Reserve Bank to solve Bankserv problemsAll PIN-based electronic transactions, including ATM transactions, were again affected by Bankserv system failures this past week, which reached a peak on Tuesday 3 November 2009. The Shoprite Group expressed its dismay on 6 November at the apparent indifference demonstrated by commercial banks in South Africa to address intermittent system failures in the country's national electronic payment system successfully, causing consumers endless frustration and leaving them disenchanted with retailers. 10 Nov 2009 09:41 Marcus takes over as new Governor today
Mobile money from FNB
Maria Ramos joins Barclays Group ExcoAbsa Group Chief Executive Maria Ramos has been appointed to the Barclays Group Executive Committee with immediate effect, in a restructuring announced by Barclays Group Chief Executive John Varley. 5 Nov 2009 13:29 Debt Help offers bonus adviceThe Debt Help Financial Services (DHFS), a well-established financial management company specialising in debt management, has produced a short guide on how consumers should spend their bonuses wisely this year. Its mission is to teach people about managing their cash flow which can keep them out of debt and help them save. 5 Nov 2009 11:02 Mobile banking overtakes PCsThe Mobility 2009 research project, released yesterday Tuesday 3 November 2009, by leading market research organisation World Wide Worx, indicates that more people bank from their cellphones than from their PCs in South Africa. The study is being conducted in four phases, with the first three looking at the use of mobile technologies by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), consumers and corporations and the final phase exploring the mobile internet. 4 Nov 2009 10:07 Most SA urban cellphone users want to upgrade devices - study[Issa Sikiti da Silva] A recent study conducted by World Wide Worx and backed by First National Bank (FNB) and BlackBerry has revealed that many consumers out of SA's 16 million urban cellphone users are highly aspirational people looking to upgrade their phones, and are looking specifically for devices that have more features. 4 Nov 2009 09:24 | Weather Other industry news
BizLounge
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The Reserve Bank's new governor, Gill Marcus, has delivered her first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision on the repo rate, putting her unique stamp on the regular briefing. 
At the 2009 Banking Technology Awards, held on 5 November 2009 at Grosvenor House Hotel London, Absa was the winner of 'The Most Innovative use of IT'. This follows its award in Istanbul by African Banker magazine of ‘Most Innovative Bank in Africa.' 
As Gill Marcus takes over as Governor of the Reserve Bank today, Monday 9 November 2009, economists have praised her experience in the banking sector. 
FNB announced last week the launch of its Send Money, an instant solution for the bank's customers to transfer money to anyone with a South African cellphone. The receiver does not need to have a bankcard or a bank account to access the money sent to them, they simply withdraw their money from one of the 4300 FNB ATMs across the country. 
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