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Family responsibilities don’t end at retirement. A Will can help protect those who depend on you

Who depends on you financially, and what would happen to them if you passed away? This question connects retirement planning with estate planning, particularly for South Africans whose support for children, grandchildren or extended family continues throughout their lives. “A Will is relevant to anyone with assets or people they want to provide for, regardless...
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Your grandparents are online and fraudsters know it – 3 reasons why seniors should be extra vigilant

As older South Africans increasingly use digital services, loved ones can help them spot the tricks behind today’s scams As more senior citizens use smartphones, messaging platforms and digital banking services in their everyday lives, fraud prevention and awareness needs to keep pace. The reality is that fraudsters do not always need to hack a...
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STANDARD BANK UNLOCKS HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR MORE THAN 3,000 FAMILIES THROUGH R2.137 BILLION IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE

Standard Bank extended R2.137 billion in affordable housing finance to 3,351 households in South Africa in the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), reinforcing its commitment to expanding homeownership and driving inclusive economic growth. Notably, 48.63% of the affordable housing mortgages granted during this period were to women, highlighting the bank’s contribution to increasing financial...
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Minister of Small Business Development to launch Creative Biz Fund in Soweto

The Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, will officially launch the Creative Biz Fund in Soweto on 26 September 2026, signaling a strengthened focus on supporting creative enterprises and unlocking opportunities across South Africa’s thriving and growing creative economy. The Fund follows focused consultative engagements with the sector, including the CreativeBiz Nexus...
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From Big Dreams to Big Deals: InvestFest Puts Young Entrepreneurs in the Starting Line-Up

By Tana Malinga With youth entrepreneurship, creative enterprise and catalytic finance taking centre stage, InvestFest is proving that the right connection can turn a promising business into a powerful economic player.For an entrepreneur, sometimes the biggest breakthrough does not begin with a cheque.It begins with one introduction, one conversation, one investor willing to listen and...
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More flexibility when it matters most, FNB enhances eWallet Cash Advance and introduces FNB Connect Prepaid Advance

Bank leverages Optasia partnership to deliver flexible funding and connectivity support when needed most As household budgets remain under pressure, FNB has enhanced its eWallet Cash Advance solution and the FNB Connect Prepaid Advance, giving customers quick access to short-term credit when money is tight and provides access to airtime, data or minutes when needed. The...
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Standard Bank Hackathon 2026 showcases Africa’s next wave of AI and banking innovation

Record 1,208 ideas submitted as 50 teams prepare to turn bold concepts into practical solutions DATES15–17 September 2026 VENUEGlobal Leadership Centre LOCATIONMorningside, Johannesburg More than 300 innovators from across Africa will gather at the Standard Bank Global Leadership Centre in Morningside for the 2026 Standard Bank Hackathon, a flagship innovation programme designed to turn bold...
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