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Rob van Eyden of Scope Markets explains the role of education for savings, investing, budgeting, risk reduction, tax management and making informed decisions.

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak discusses Standard Bank’s modest results, and Hyprop’s solid performance. Robert Van Eyden, CEO of Scope Markets, highlights the broader benefits of financial education beyond individuals to the economy. Meanwhile, Simon shares his thoughts on the budget – far from the worst, but can it…

Professor Adré Schreuder shares insights from UP’s 2024 consumer survey on local bank satisfaction.

Matete Thulare from RMB discusses a tough budget, including a 0.5% Vat hike for this year and next. Professor Adré Schreude from the University of Pretoria shares insights from their consumer survey on local bank satisfaction. Zikona Poswayo from Standard Bank unveils their new AI-structured investment product.

‘What has driven the [retail] turnaround ... is a substantial improvement in the quality of the customers ... taken on board with new credit models, but also a drive into touch-and-feel small format showrooms’: CEO Sean Wibberley.