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The widespread adoption of digital technologies and increased mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency protocols and blockchain applications are poised to irrevocably alter the banking industry.
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It is well documented that countries that have a good savings culture tend to be more prosperous than those that don’t, writes Gaye Crossley.
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SA has one of the worst savings rates in the world, but this poor savings culture is not only a problem at household level, it is symptomatic of a deeper issue, shows new research conducted into national savings by Investec and GIBS.
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Exchange controls in SA provide no economic guarantees of stability, but drive up the cost of cross-border relationships for everyone.
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The true meaning of financial inclusion is too important to leave as an incomplete discourse, in a country like South Africa facing very real economic challenges.
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It is almost impossible for most people to live completely debt-free. But the question is: how detrimental is debt accumulation to your financial future?
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A tsunami of investment is heading for Africa and business needs to be ready to capitalize on this in a sustainable way.
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There is general agreement that encouraging savings is essential in any strong and vibrant economy. What does SA have to do to bring home the bacon?
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Predicting distress is essential for investors or lending institutions who wish to protect their financial investments. Which predictive techniques work best?
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Despite legislation to curb excessive lending, consumers are drowning in debt, reports Stafford Thomas.
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