http://www.itinews.co.zaThe complete South African Financial Services News and Information PortalCopyright (C) 2006editor@itinews.co.zawebmaster@itinews.co.zaenITINews RSS Generatorhttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=36&subcategoryid=1182&itemid=9263cd52-2c07-4fd4-86b3-e96bb15e95a62012 report to put banking sector in spotlight as infrastructure projects take shape - South Africa's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would benefit from an easing of compliance regulations and faster public sector payments, according to Nedbank Group's Chief Executive Mike Brown.editor@itinews.co.za (Edited by ITInews)Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=36&subcategoryid=1237&itemid=94abba64-bba0-4efe-87fd-8fed625c8ec9No central bank has total independence with regard to its policy goals - One of the consequences of the global financial and economic crisis is that it has resulted in a fundamental review of the role and independence of central banks.editor@itinews.co.za (Jac Laubscher)Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=36&subcategoryid=1182&itemid=84856631-045d-478a-9143-c1262a5fd859Manner in which HSBC withdrew from the process is cavalier - HSBC was irresponsible in the manner it chose to terminate discussions for the acquisition of Nedbank. editor@itinews.co.za (Bert Chanetsa)Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=36&subcategoryid=1182&itemid=1d7d5985-8ddd-4f43-946e-53f77dd536f5Making this change today would give governments far more room to support the real economy - "The Basel II reform that would have made most injections of public funds unnecessary"editor@itinews.co.za (Edited by ITInews)Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=36&subcategoryid=1182&itemid=899ed6c5-5218-4eb8-8723-0efa73e791a2Our findings will have serious implications for the sector - The report into the Competition Commission enquiry into whether bank charges and access to the national payment system thwart effective competition for consumers is to be delayed according to Enquiry Chairperson Thabani Jali.webmaster@itinews.co.za (Jennifer Cohen)Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=36&subcategoryid=1182&itemid=59d3bc36-35d3-49c8-afee-c348d3fd3ba0Sustainability factors are shaping lending in Africa's two biggest economies - Seven out of ten banks in South Africa and three out of 12 banks in Nigeria are now factoring environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into their credit risk assessment for corporate and consumer loans.editor@itinews.co.za (Gillian Pinks)Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=36&subcategoryid=1182&itemid=4a6b62c5-dfbc-45dd-8a2b-3d97b4f40fdaShaping the future of sustainable finance - A new study released by BankTrack and WWF today has found that there is a growing commitment to sustainable banking within the international banking sector.editor@itinews.co.za (William Smook)Thu, 02 Feb 2006 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=36&subcategoryid=1182&itemid=3f58b5a6-c014-428e-94fe-d562fc0f9eb8Trends in going global - The convenience of electronic banking and the continuing globalisation of financial services means it will be only a matter of time before consumers can conduct their banking affairs anywhere in the world. Already anyone with a credit card can make an Internet purchase in many countries across the globe. It may well not be long before bank clients will be able to pay electronically, or even by cheque, from their personal bank account, regardless of the country in which it is held.nigel@insurance-times.net (Nigel Benetton)Wed, 01 Sep 2004 12:00:00 AM GMT