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 | | For the commodity-driven, Brics-aligned South African economy, Trump’s protectionist policies, trade conflicts and geopolitical decisions may lead to increased future currency volatility and trade uncertainty...read |
|  | KATJA HAMILTON Bitcoin surged past $75,000, driven by expectations of pro-crypto policies under a potential Trump presidency, with options markets targeting $80,000...read |
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 | ANDRE CILLIERS Trump's policies, especially on tariffs and spending, create volatility, weakening the rand. Domestic stability and investor confidence are crucial for South Africa's resilience... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (NWU) Prof. Waldo Krugell and Prof. Raymond Parsons from the North-West University (NWU) dive into the global implications of former United States of America president Donald Trump’s re-election... Read |
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 | Banks lead in adopting GenAI for marketing, risk management, and customer service, with widespread use across departments. Data privacy, security, and governance challenges persist... Read |
 | Standard Chartered and British International Investment have renewed a $350m trade-finance facility to boost SMEs, economic growth, and UN SDGs in Africa and South Asia... Read |
 | The SA REIT Association, with Nedbank CIB, launched the SA REIT Sustainability Disclosure Guide to standardise sustainability reporting... Read |
 | MARECIA DAMONS Replacement with the new Postbank Black Card has begun in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, the Northern Cape and North West... Read |
| Economy |
 | With the upcoming Black Friday, data from Standard Bank and Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) shows record foot traffic and a surge in online purchases... Read |
| Education & Training |
 | ISSUED BY UCT GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Africa’s leading MBA is among the world’s best in impact and sustainability... Read |
| Financial Services |
 | Financial Narrative, the international community for financial marketers and storytellers, has launched the Financial Narrative Independent Agency Network... Read |
| Fintech |
 | ISSUED BY PROJECT CODEX Cape Town-based coding academy codeX recently reported strong results from the second pilot of its innovative Skills for a Digital Future programme that boosts participation in the digital economy by enhancing computational and critical thinking skills... Read |
| Markets & Investment |
 | KARIN MACKENZIE The High Court recently handed down a strict judgment involving a dispute over whether or not an investment policy can be cancelled prior to its maturity date... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MESH TRADE Investors call it the eighth wonder of the world. Every fund manager knows the old quote that, “He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it...” Read |
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 | FIYINFOLU OKEDARE Upstream investment opportunities in Southern and West Africa are a story of proven track records… Read |
 | CARLOS LOPES As we approach the global annual climate change conference, COP29, the need for increased public finance from the global north to address climate adaptation in Africa has become more urgent than ever... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE PUBLICITY WORKSHOP Access Bank, Africa’s leading commercial bank, has announced the launch of the 'Power of 100 Africa' initiative, aimed at honoring women driving change across various sectors in Africa... Read |
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 | STEVE HOLLAND, NANDITA BOSE, STEPHANIE KELLY AND JOSEPH AX Donald Trump was re-elected president after a dramatic comeback, defeating Kamala Harris, with his win deepening US polarisation and impacting global policies... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON A Chinese delegation met in Cape Town on 6 November 2024 to explore investment in business, infrastructure, tourism, and education, strengthening ties between Xi’an and South Africa... Read |
 | HARRY SCHERZER South Africans face the highest international money transfer fees globally, mainly due to high Swift fees and hidden bank spreads... Read |
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 | Boxer, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Pick n Pay Group, published its pre-listing statement as it commences the process of listing on the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)... Read |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Black Friday is just around the corner, and here's what shoppers can expect from some of the retail brands... Read |
 | TFG has revealed its interim financial results for the six month period ended 30 September 2024, delivering markedly strengthened gross profits in the face of tough trading conditions in all territories... Read |
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