Contactless payments are surging in popularity, with over half of Standard Bank’s customers now opting to tap their cards or phones at supermarkets, restaurants, and fuel stations. As merchants increasingly…
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In a recent research study conducted by the University of Pretoria (UP) last year, it was highlighted that a full 22% of South African consumers are still completely cash reliant.…
In recent months, trusted financial service provider, EasyPay Everywhere has made significant strides in supporting sustainable socio-economic development through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, which is part of its…
Johannesburg, 25 September 2024 — Experian’s latest Consumer Default Index (CDIx) report, covering the Q2 period ending in June 2024 reveals a small but encouraging year-on-year (YoY) improvement, as it…
South Africans are increasingly using crypto to pay for goods and services according to a new report by Luno, South Africa’s largest crypto investment app and a licensed FSP. Christo de…
For centuries, banks were built on paper trails and brick-and-mortar branches. However, long before smartphones, banks were already collaborating with fintechs to build innovative value propositions. In South Africa, this…
Australia’s Bitcoin ATM landscape has experienced a remarkable surge, making it one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. According to Coin ATM Radar, the number of Bitcoin automated teller…
As markets hover around the pending US FED decision on cutting interest rates today, it has become increasingly obvious to market observers that the markets and decisions around interest rates…
Standard Bank Group is gearing up to host the fourth instalment of its highly anticipated Climate Summit. The Summit, which will be held in Johannesburg next month, is one of…
This Friday, the country is mourning the sad passing of the a steadfast figure in South African politics, Pravin Gordhan, who lost his life at the age of 75 after…
