Pensioner claims cryptocurrency trader could have stopped fraud
The High Court hears details of an elaborate fraud in which scammers cleaned out a bank account and bought cryptocurrency from a part-time trader.
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People’s expenses change in retirement. Shouldn’t their income too?
Conventional wisdom says that living expenses rise uniformly with inflation, so many financial plans are based simply on that. But analysing the spending patterns of retirees shows us that the data tells a different story.
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Capitec to launch life cover product in June
The group’s after-tax profit from its insurance business increased by 12%, with its funeral plans now covering more than 12 million lives.
Which banks offer the cheapest transaction accounts in South Africa?
Solidarity’s latest Bank Charges Report singles out the progress made by Nedbank regarding competitiveness and transparency.
Capitec’s funeral policy arrangement with Sanlam to end next year
Capitec Life will take over the administration of the in-force insurance book.
Black Friday: retailer payday or sales fizzle?
Shopping statistics reveal top trends in consumer purchases over the Black Friday weekend.
Student Hero takes the strain out of applying for education funding
Students who enrol with MBSE have four options to fund their studies. This week, we look at what Student Hero offers.
Manati’s alternative student funding opens doors to education
Students who enrol with MBSE have four options to fund their studies. This week, we look at what Manati offers.
Here are the key features of the Capitec Education Fund
Students who enrol with MBSE have four options to fund their studies. In this article, we look at what Capitec offers.
The two banks with the biggest increase in complaints in 2022
Complaints about current accounts and digital banking were the two largest categories of cases opened with the ombudsman.
This is SA’s cheapest bank if you transact completely online, according to Solidarity’s survey
The report also compares the cost of banking at Absa, Capitec, First National Bank, Nedbank, and Standard Bank.
Tribunal rules on Viceroy’s application against R50m penalty for Capitec report
Can the FSCA fine persons not domiciled within the jurisdiction of South Africa’s courts?
Online banks unbeatable in Solidarity’s 2022 transaction fees survey
The release of Solidarity’s annual Bank Charges Report usually generates a fair bit of interest, probably because consumers want to see whether Capitec will live up to its reputation as the country’s cheapest […]
Are Agencies Over-Rated?
Barbara Kiviat*, a former Time staff writer, noted in an article last year on the global financial crisis that the jury is still out on what exactly happened, and who is to blame, […]
