Why the World Bank's efforts to marshal private capital won't reduce poverty: World Bank President Jim Yong Kim is planning to reinvent the institution by mobilising private sector funds. REUTERS/Yuri GripasThe planned reinvention of the World Bank may be a mea culpa of sort from the multilateral funding institution. But it is still a bearer of bad news for poor African … [Read more...] about Why the World Bank’s efforts to marshal private capital won’t reduce poverty | The Conversation
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Generation Z is living life mobile – where are banks?
Generation Z is living life mobile – where are banks?: Brian Richardson, Co-Founder and CEO of WIZZIT International If banks were waiting for a sign to kick mobile banking innovation into high gear – or indeed commence at all – the latest Think with Google report provides no clearer indication the time is now. According to the report, mobile usage is in an unthinkable boom. … [Read more...] about Generation Z is living life mobile – where are banks?
Three major banks eye welfare job
Three major banks eye welfare job: Three of South Africa's biggest banks are considering bidding to distribute government welfare payments to more than 17 million people as a contract with a unit of Net1 UEPS Technologies comes to an end after years of legal battles. The existing contract earned Net1 about R2 billion a year, its annual reports show. Read the full article by … [Read more...] about Three major banks eye welfare job
Andrea Steyn banks on teamwork for 947
Andrea Steyn banks on teamwork for 947: Andrea Steyn will be linking up with Team Bestmed-ASG for the 947 Challenge on November 20. Photo: Supplied After sprinting to a podium spot in last month’s Bestmed Satellite Classic, Andrea Steyn is excited to be working with Team Bestmed-ASG again when the 947 Cycle Challenge takes place in Johannesburg on November 20. Invited by … [Read more...] about Andrea Steyn banks on teamwork for 947
The role of central banks is changing. What South Africans should look out for | The Conversation
The role of central banks is changing. What South Africans should look out for: The world changed dramatically after the 2008 financial crisis and central banks are adjusting. ShutterstockThe 2008 financial crisis showed up glaring gaps in the way that central banks operate. As a result adjustments have been made to their roles and responsibilities. The Conversation Africa’s … [Read more...] about The role of central banks is changing. What South Africans should look out for | The Conversation
