Standard Bank South Africa

Making Debt Work for You: Interest Rates & Smart Borrowing

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 22:22

This episode of The Private Lens explores how interest rates impact your financial health and how to use debt strategically.#SBLove

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Beyond Borders — The Future of Financing for Agribusiness

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 10:44

From climate-smart funding to cross-border trade opportunities, Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agribusiness at Standard Bank SA, explores how finance can unlock the full potential of African agribusiness.

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Funding your future with multiple income streams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 26:39

In this episode of The Private Lens, host Ehren Steenkamp is joined by Pieter de Villiers, a veterinarian and financial advisor, and Famida Singh, Standard Bank's Head of Retail Investment Propositions, to explore the changing face of retirement.

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The Full Picture. How to Tick Every Financial Box for Your Future Self

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 25:14

This episode of The Private Lens explores simple money management habits for financial freedom.

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Ways to grow and protect your generational wealth.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 21:58

The financial education offered at school often doesn't focus on wealth creation or strategies for building generational wealth and if your parents didn't chat about wealth creation at the dinner table, chances are when you reached adulthood or got your first job, the concept of saving and investing was intimidating. It's important to remember that these challenges are very common. Fortunately, there are practical solutions available, not only for us but also for future generations.In this episode of the Private Lens, author of ‘Millionaire in the Making: Building Generational Wealth by Investing Wisely', Laurens Boel, shares strategies on how to grow different streams of income and get a start in building generational wealth. Let's face it, one income stream can be very risky. Standard Bank's Head of Client Coverage Private Banking SA, Marcel Topandas, weighs in too with practical tips on how to go about creating generational wealth.

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Proudly South African Buy Local Summit: Empowering Local Businesses with Naledzani Mosomane

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 15:27

Insights on how local procurement drives economic growth, creates jobs, and unlocks opportunities for SMEs.

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NORMAN NYAWO | SA'S BOOMING CARD PAYMENTS AND E-COMMERCE REVOLUTION

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 11:12

Businesses of different sizes and industries saw an increase in both transaction volumes and values, highlighting a continued shift towards digital and cashless payments. Digital transaction volumes recorded double-digit increase of 15% year-on-year (YoY), digital transaction value rose by 11% while Standard Bank's transacting merchant base saw an increase of 8% YoY in December 2024. The Standard Bank SimplyBLU platform powered by Visa, our comprehensive all-in-one card payment solution, also makes it easier for businesses to manage their brick-and-mortar, digital and mobile sales effortlessly, enabling businesses to manage online payments frictionlessly.

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Trends across the banking landscape from payment solutions perspective Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 7:57

From leading trends like wearable and contactless payments to staying ahead in a dynamic industry.

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Game-changing tech adoption can turn SMEs into Black Friday giants | Merchant Solutions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 7:15

Technological adoption is a game changer for SMEs and through our merchant solutions, we are able to turn possibilities into opportunities for the vibrant businesses that power Africa's economy, equipping these businesses with the digital solutions that allow them to compete on an equal footing with larger players. During high-traffic periods such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, having efficient and secure digital payment solutions is not just a luxury, it is a necessity.

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Fraud is no fairy tale I Chapter 7 - The Master Puppet Pulling Strings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 1:29

Think you're in control? Think again! Our latest story, “The Master Puppet Pulling Strings,” offers lessons you never knew you needed. #BeatTheScam #SBLove

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Fraud is no fairy tale I Chapter 6 - The Pied Swiper

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 1:34

Get ready for a shocking insight. Follow “The Pied Swiper” as we expose essential lessons that could change your perspective and keep you safe. #BeatTheScam #SBLove

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Fraud is no fairy tale I Chapter 5 - The Mermaid Caught Phishing

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 1:36

Immerse yourself in a gripping twist. Dive into “The Mermaid Caught Phishing” to uncover vital lessons that could impact your life. #BeatTheScam #SBLove

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Fraud is no fairy tale I Chapter 4 - Hansel and Regretel Followed Your Breadcrumbs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 1:31

Prepare for an eye-opening experience. “Hansel and Regretel Followed Your Breadcrumbs” offers invaluable insights to guide you to safety and security. #BeatTheScam #SBLove

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Fraud is no fairy tale I Chapter 3 - Little Red Robbing You

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 1:30

Brace yourself for a jaw-dropping revelation in our latest tale, “Little Red Robbing You,” and uncover the truths that will protect you. #BeatTheScam #SBLove

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Fraud is no fairy tale I Chapter 2 - Goldi Unlocks Devices

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 1:20

Discover the key lessons in “Goldi Unlocks Devices” and learn how to safeguard your digital life. #BeatTheScam #SBLove

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Dear Mama | Episode 15

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:33

Savings and Investments. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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The Big Order | Episode 14

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:41

Cybercrime and Fraud. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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Marathon Money | Episode 13

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:47

Fraud / Quick Money. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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Meal ticket Milli | Episode 12

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:29

Wills. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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My Own Nest | Episode 11

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 2:54

Home loans / First Home Finance Assistance Subsidy. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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Staying afloat | Episode 10

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 4:02

Savings & investments. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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Cash & Carry | Episode 9

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:30

Insurance. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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New beginnings | Episode 8

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:13

Retirement. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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Biting more than you can chew | Episode 7

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:26

Responsible borrowing. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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Mr Owner & Bar-woman | Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:13

Budgeting. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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Online dangers | Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:08

Internet banking Scams & Fraud. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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Responsible Borrowing | Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:04

Borrow responsibly. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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Rent or Buy | Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:06

Home Loans, Alternative Banking. #WalletWise #SBLovesSummer

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Beans for supper | Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 3:03

Wills.

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Setting the tone

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 3:00

Home Loans, Responsible borrowing.

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Fraud Is No Fairy Tale I Chapter 1 - Weeping Beauty

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 1:31

There's more behind the tears in "Weeping Beauty," and it's a lesson you won't want to miss. #BeatTheScam #SBLove

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Discussing Merchant Solutions offerings FOR SME's on PhalaPhala FM

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 9:44

Explore our all-encompassing Merchant Solutions offerings. From point-of-sale devices to versatile online and mobile payment systems, discover how our solutions offer businesses the flexibility to accept payments through cellphones, POS devices, links, and more!

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