SME’S CHASING MILLIONS OF RANDS IN INVOICE PAYMENTS        

 Gavin Tarr  SMEs across South Africa are chasing millions of rands in invoice payments from their debtors on a regular basis; a burden that significantly impacts their cash flow and productivity. In response, FNB’s Selective Invoicing Discounting (SID) trade credit solution, offers its Commercial and Business customers the opportunity to sell their unpaid invoices to…

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STANDARD BANK FUNDS MIDVAAL PRIVATE HOSPITAL’S R34 MILLION RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM

The Midvaal Private Hospital in Vereeniging, has completed the installation of a new renewable-energy system valued at R34 million. The project, which was funded by Standard Bank, will improve energy stability for critical medical services and enhance the long-term sustainability of the facility as well as the community it serves. The solution includes a 1.2…

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FNB EXPECTS INCREASED EASTER HOLIDAY SPEND AS FAMILIES TRAVEL, SHOP AND CELEBRATE

Holiday timing sets the stage for a spending uplift across travel and retail FNB expects stronger customer spend over Easter this year, as families take advantage of an early month-long weekend that coincides with the school holidays. The combination of travel, social gatherings, and seasonal shopping is likely to drive increased activity across everyday spending…

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AI IN AML: READING BETWEEN THE HYPE, THE WINS AND THE REAL WORK STILL AHEAD

Few technologies have generated as much excitement in financial services as artificial intelligence (AI). In compliance and financial crime, the conversation has been relentless.  AI as the answer to scale, cost pressure, talent shortages and ever-more sophisticated criminal behaviour. Yet as we move into 2026, a more honest picture is emerging. AI has delivered real…

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