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 | ROMY TOWNSEND In a world that categorises women into neat little boxes, Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (Nedbank CIB) launches a new campaign that redefines what it means to be a woman in business... read |
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|  | PAUL NIXON Studies show women outperform men in investments due to less overconfidence and fewer switches. In South Africa, women also experienced a lower behaviour tax...read |
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 | BRENDAN SEERY Coming from a family which lived “on the wrong side of the tracks”, with a father who was a barman and, additionally with that fear of poverty which is in the DNA of the Irish, I was never a spendthrift... Read |
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| |  | RUPERT HARE The investment industry, historically male-centric, is seeing change. Diverse teams improve results. While progress is made with women in entry-level roles, higher levels still lack representation. Efforts to attract women are crucial... Read |  | During Women’s Month, Mukuru highlights its role in advancing financial inclusion for African women, with 55% of its recipients being women and a significant focus on empowering women both within the company and in their communities... Read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Nedbank Group's half-year profit rose 8%, driven by lower impairment charges and solid NIR growth. Chief executive officer, Quinn anticipates further gains from South Africa’s improving economy... Read |
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 | South African consumers may be getting less bang for their buck as shrinkflation takes hold, with fewer items in their shopping baskets despite paying the same prices... Read |
 | LUNCEDO MTWENTWE As World Entrepreneur Day approaches on 21 August 2024, Luncedo Mtwentwe, host of SAICA Biz Impact Podcast, shares four ways entrepreneurs can invest in themselves... Read |
| Financial Services |
 | Lamna Financial reports a 20% rise in lending against luxury watches despite global value declines, reflecting increased use of watches as collateral... Read |
 | The JSE reported stable H1 results with R493m net profit, a 4.2% rise in operating income, and growth in diversified revenue streams despite challenging conditions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SIMPLY FINANCIAL SERVICES Simply Financial Services announces a recent partnership with PaySpace, a top-notch payroll solutions provider... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Dollar recovers ground, yen steadies as currency market frenzy eases... Read |
 | VICTOR MUPUNGA Last week saw rare market volatility, with the S&P 500 dropping over 2%. Despite strong recent markets, tech sector declines and economic data raise concerns. Valuations vary, and long-term investors should focus on balanced portfolios and resist timing the market. Read |
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 | The RMB Where to Invest in Africa 2024 report highlights top investment destinations, showcasing diverse opportunities and challenges across 31 African economies using updated methodologies... Read |
 | TAMARA DINI AND NAZEERA MIA Malawi’s new Competition and Fair Trading Act, which came into effect on 1 July 2024, marks a significant shift from the previous regime... Read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South African upmarket fashion and food retailer Woolworths said it expects to report a decline of up to 32% in full-year total headline earnings on weak sales, as higher living costs continue to weigh on discretionary spend... Read |
 | WPP will sell its majority stake in FGS Global (FGS) to Bidco Inc... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS An IBM report shows that South African organisations face mounting cyberthreats, which is in line with a global trend… Read |
 | MARTIE DE BEER One of the most important things a business can do is to map its customer journey and improve and optimise its customer experience (CX)... Read |
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