Sat, March 8, 2025

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: Reuters

US regulator clears path for banks to engage in some crypto activities

THE US regulator overseeing national banks clarified on Friday (Mar 7) that banks can engage in some crypto activities, and removed expectations firms should receive advance permission from regulators before doing so.

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: BusinessTech

Trouble for South African homeowners with bonds

Despite declining inflation and interest rates, homeowners with bonds are still under financial strain, as evidenced by the increase in overdue home loan payments. This is according to research and analytics firm Eight20's latest Credit Stress Report for the fourth quarter of 2024.

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: GOBankingRates

If You Invest $10K in the Magnificent 7 Now, What Could It Be Worth in 10 Years?

The stock market is always shifting, but a handful of companies continue to stand at the forefront of innovation and financial growth. The "Magnificent 7" -- Alphabet (GOOG), Amazon (AMZN),

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: Wired

The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero

In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: Bloomberg

Crypto exchange Kraken preparing for IPO in 2026

CRYPTOCURRENCY exchange Kraken is readying to go public amid a friendlier regulatory climate in the US under President Donald Trump. Read more at The Business Times.

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: AOL

Is Uber Technologies a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

So, is Uber's stock a buy, sell, or hold for 2025? Let's review its near-term catalysts and challenges to decide. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: Kiplinger

How to Help Accelerate Support for Women's Equality

It's International Women's Day, and the theme this year is Accelerate Action. Here's how we can all pitch in to help drive gender parity.

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: Forbes

Women Are 2.5X More Likely To Demand Bold Climate Action

"Women are very effective at mobilizing communities in the event of disasters. They are at the frontline in moving forward with recovery. Women further hold key knowledge in natural resources management, and are key actors in climate adaptation and mitigation," she said.

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: Insider

Avoid these 4 red flags that could trigger an IRS audit this tax season

These are the most common mistakes that can lead to an IRS audit, according to a tax lawyer. Here's how to avoid them.

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: Goodreturns

1:10 Stock Split of Pharma Stock: Record Date Set For March 21; What Investors Should Do Next?

On Friday, the shares of Shukra Pharmaceuticals ended 1.99% lower at Rs 236.40 per share on the BSE with a market cap of Rs 1,035.15 Cr after the company declared record date for 1:10 stock split.

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: Vanguard

Accelerating Action: Yetunde Sonowo's trailblazing journey in finance, leadership, real estate

Yetunde Olaitan Sonowo is one such woman, an accomplished finance professional, business strategist, and real estate consultant

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: News24

Could we still see a hike in VAT when the budget is tabled?

South Africans may still face an increase in VAT when the revised budget is tabled in March unless the government's proposed spending plans are revised.

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: CNBC

The Late Morning Rundown: Mar 7, 2025

38 Years Later, This Vietnam War Movie With 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Is Still Flawless (& It Starred a Young Don Cheadle) I love sitting in the back of a long-haul flight. Here's why I'd choose that row any day.

[ Sat, Mar 08th 2025 ]: Entrepreneur

Women's Day 2025: Celebrating Progress, Demanding Action in Investment and Leadership

This Women's Day, we celebrate the resilience, achievements, and growing influence of women in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The journey is far from over, but the momentum is undeniable.
Fri, March 7, 2025

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: Ukrinform

Finance Ministry: Partners more willing to engage in dialogue on use of Russian assets

The Ukrainian government is collaborating closely with its Western partners to seek a consensus on Russian assets, and they are now more willing to engage in a dialogue on this subject. — Ukrinform.

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: ProPakistani

FBR Introduces Major Changes to Export Finance Scheme

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced major changes in the Export Finance Scheme (EFS) to check misuse of the facility. The FBR issued

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: Insider

Credit Karma Savings Rates: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

Our Credit Karma Savings review analyzes the account's savings interest rate, fees, and features. Discover if it's the best high-yield savings account for you.

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: Bloomberg

Mexico Finance Chief Steps Down and Is Replaced by His Deputy

Mexico Finance Minister Rogelio Ramirez de la O tendered his resignation on Friday after more than three years as the top official in charge of the nation's budget, according to two people familiar with the situation.

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: Narcity

Government of Canada jobs are available abroad and you can apply for these 11 positions

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: Bankrate

What is a chattel mortgage?

What is a chattel mortgage? A chattel mortgage is a loan used to buy movable property, like manufactured and mobile homes, rather than fixed real estate. They are sometimes referred to interchangeably

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: GOBankingRates

The Top 10 Personal Finance Books on Amazon in March

Amazon started as a bookselling business, and though its morphed into something monstrously larger and sells just about everything now, bookselling is still a part of its business model and it's

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: AOL

Commentary: Fudging the data won't help the Trump economy

As President Trump and his chainsaw, Elon Musk, dismantle the federal government, economists are starting to worry that one casualty could be the lifeblood of their profession: data.

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: CNET

NordVPN NordProtect Identity Theft Protection Review: VPN Plus Basic ID Theft Features

NordVPN enters the ID theft space with NordProtect.

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: MarketWatch

State Street's private-debt ETF launched with major buzz. What are investors getting?

A recently launched ETF actively managed by State Street Global Advisors has been drawing attention for bringing private credit to the masses.

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: Investopedia

What Is an SBA Microloan, and How Does It Work?

Her expertise includes personal finance, insurance, real estate ... SBA microloans are loans that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides for up to $50,000 through intermediary lenders to help entrepreneurs grow their small businesses.

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: Zawya

Banking, retail and telecoms power South Africa's brand value to over $33bln in 2025

Retailers Woolworths and Checkers top the Sustainability Perceptions score across sectors in the environmental, social and governance categories

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: Forbes

The Rise Of Private Credit And The Role Of Asset-Based Finance In Funding SMBs

With the support of strong ABF markets, fintechs that provide such funding solutions can focus on what they do best.

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: Fortune

CEO of $4.2 billion tech giant says defying Mark Zuckerberg's 'move fast and break things' mantra was essential to growing his business

The founder of dbt Labs Tristan Handy says moving at his own pace fostered innovation and growth—it can feel antithetical to the strategies of Google and Meta.

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: IPPMEDIA

Illicit financial flows burden Tanzania's national budget

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: Reuters

RBC boosts CEO McKay's 2024 pay by 60% to $17 million on HSBC Canada acquisition

Royal Bank of Canada boosted CEO Dave McKay's 2024 salary to C$24.5 million ($17.14 million), including a C$4 million bonus related to the HSBC Canada acquisition, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: BusinessTech

Sage Intacct - The industry-leading cloud finance software for South African businesses

Sage Intacct boasts a wealth of powerful financial and accounting features that will improve productivity and decrease costs.

[ Fri, Mar 07th 2025 ]: CNN

7-Eleven's Japanese owner appoints American CEO to fend off $47 billion takeover bid

Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, appointed its first foreign CEO and handed him the task of overhauling its business to fend off a $47 billion overseas takeover bid and engineer a recovery.
Thu, March 6, 2025

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: TechCrunch

Turing, a key coding provider for OpenAI and other LLM producers, raises $111M at a $2.2B valuation

As AI companies race to improve the accuracy of large language models (LLMs) and apps built on top of them, a startup that has emerged as a key partner in

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Kiplinger

Expiring Business Tax Breaks And Trump's Tax Plan

Four important business tax breaks are likely to be a part of President Trump's tax plan. We'll break them down for you.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: WTHR

Two Indianapolis federal buildings listed for possible sale

On Tuesday, the U.S. General Services Administration announced more than 400 properties on a list of non-core assets for disposal.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Bizcommunity

Banking, retail and telecoms power SA's brand value to over R600bn in 2025

In 2025, the combined brand value of the Top 100 South African brands soared to R688.6bn, with banking, retail, and telecoms accounting for more than 62% of the total brand value., as is often the case in emerging markets.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Mint

When do you have to register for GST as a professional landlord?

While renting out residential properties remains tax-exempt, commercial leasing comes with specific GST rules that every professional landlord must understand and follow. Failing to do so could have severe financial and legal repercussions.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: AOL

Trump's team promised governments would 'eat' its tariffs. Execs say they're passing on at least 50% to consumers

Warren Buffett and Steve Cohen warned consumers would be footing the bill for Trump's trade war, and business bosses have now confirmed they plan to pass on at least half of their rising costs.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Fortune

Is Saudi Arabia the next China or India? See for yourself

Saudi Arabia is not modeling itself after China or India. It is forging a path entirely its own, built on its unique history and ambitions. The question is no longer whether Saudi Arabia is changing—it is whether the world is ready to recognize and embrace it.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Newsweek

Are US Banks Banned in Canada? What We Know About Trump's Claim

Despite Trump's claims, evidence from banking associations and Canadian governmental departments, as well as commentary from leaders and experts from both countries, contradict hi

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Investopedia

BlackBerry: A Story of Constant Success and Failure

BlackBerry's history of success and failure as the world's first smartphone maker will now be featured in a movie.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: CNET

A Tax Expert's Warning: Don't Make This Costly Mistake if You Receive a 1099-K

Because of how IRS computer systems are configured, the IRS computers will not detect an over-reporting of income and send you a refund for the difference. If you report too much income, the IRS simply assumes that you were paid for some work in some other way, such as by cash or check, rather than an electronic payment processor.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Reuters

Canada open to reduce its tariff retaliation if US offers more exemptions, source says

Canada is willing to reduce its retaliation to U.S. tariffs if the Trump administration drops some of the tariffs it has imposed, a Canadian government source said on Wednesday.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Digit

From Microsoft to Google and OpenAI: These 5 AI agents are pushing boundaries of AI

One of the most transformative advancements in recent years has been the rise of AI agents - specialised, autonomous systems designed to handle complex tasks.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: CNN

Jack Daniel's parent company says Canada pulling booze off shelves is even worse than tariffs

After Canada pulled American-made spirits off its shelves following President Donald Trump's implementation of tariffs on Canadian imports, the CEO of Brown-Forman, which makes Jack Daniel's whiskey and other liquors,

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Metro

Average pay of the UK's 15 most common jobs revealed - see how you compare

Whether you're fresh out of uni and looking to take your first steps up the career ladder or you're a seasoned professional looking for a change, there are thousands of jobs out there. Seriously. From delivery driver to dentist and accountant to account manager,

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Forbes

Digital Assets: What Comes Next In Financial Services?

The time is now for banks and capital markets firms with digital assets. Stablecoins and tokenized deposits are on a trajectory similar to the internet in the 1990s.

[ Thu, Mar 06th 2025 ]: Zawya

LoftyInc Capital announces $43mln first close of its New Pan-African Seed Fund

LoftyInc is one of Africa's most established venture capital firms. With over a decade of investing experience

Banking, retail and telecoms power South Africa's brand value to over $33bln in 2025

Retailers Woolworths and Checkers top the Sustainability Perceptions score across sectors in the environmental, social and governance categories

The article from Zawya discusses a report by Brand Finance, which highlights that South Africa's brand value is expected to exceed $33 billion by 2025, driven primarily by sectors like banking, retail, and telecommunications. The banking sector, with brands like Standard Bank and First National Bank, has shown resilience and growth, contributing significantly to the national brand value. Retail giants such as Shoprite and Pick n Pay are also pivotal, benefiting from a growing middle class and urbanization. Meanwhile, the telecom sector, with companies like MTN and Vodacom, is expanding due to increased demand for digital services. The report also notes that despite economic challenges, these sectors are leveraging digital transformation and sustainability initiatives to enhance their brand equity, positioning South Africa as a key player in Africa's economic landscape.

Read the Full ZAWYA Article at:
https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/africa/banking-retail-and-telecoms-power-south-africas-brand-value-to-over-33bln-in-2025-e7z1b8yj