THE COST OF CHASING TRENDS: WHAT 2025 DATA TAUGHT US ABOUT INVESTOR BEHAVIOUR

Standard Bank and Liberty’s transactional data from discretionary investors shows one thing clearly: while markets may move on information, investors often move on emotion. Despite access to sophisticated platforms and expert guidance, behavioural biases still drove many of this year’s investment decisions. “Despite access to quality advice and robust investment platforms, we saw many clients…

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STANDARD BANK PLAYS KEY ROLE IN R23 BILLION ACQUISITION TO RESHAPE BARLOWORLD’S FUTURE

Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is proud to announce its partnership with a newly formed consortium, NewCo, to support the acquisition of industrial giant Barloworld in a landmark transaction valued at R23 billion. Standard Bank played a pivotal role in the deal, acting as Joint Financial Advisor, Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter, Bookrunner and…

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THE ULTIMATE GEEK PLAYGROUND LANDS THIS DECEMBER

From 5–7 December 2025, Level 8 – the sleek covered rooftop of Fourways Mall will transform into South Africa’s go-to mega event for video gaming, technology, esports, geek culture, and digital entertainment. In fact, a smart marketing person called it, “South Africa’s legendary playground of pixels, power-ups, and possibilities.” No expenses were spared on that consultation!  For three epic days,…

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LIBERTY TACKLES UNCLAIMED BENEFITS CONUNDRUM HEAD ON

Nie Cele Ezekiel Phalana Believe or Not!!! Despite all the niggling intermittent challenges,One of Mzansi’s  biggest and leading financial services providers, Liberty  is serious about tackling and disbursement of unclaimed retirement benefits  to their rightful beneficiaries. This was evident and revealed during the ‘unclaimed benefits’ open day held at their Braamfontein Campus , Johannesburg. The…

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FNB CROWNED SA’S BEST DIGITAL BANK FOR 2025 BY SITEisfaction®

Leading in mobile and internet banking  FNB has once again been named South Africa’s Best Digital Bank, reaffirming its leadership in customer-centric innovation and digital excellence. The bank achieved a top score of 73.34 in SITEisfaction®’s annual survey assessing customer satisfaction with digital banking services to secure first place in both mobile and internet banking…

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FROM ACTING TO ACTION: MAKHUNGA AIMS TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG 

Sascha-Lee Joseph Musawakhe (Musah) Makhunga has officially taken the reins as CEO of the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC). His appointment marks the start of a new era for the municipal entity responsible for managing the City of Johannesburg’s property portfolio. It also comes after a period in which Makhunga has already proven himself a steady and visionary…

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