BANKING HIGHLIGHTS

The Ombudsman for Banking Services attributes increase to consumers becoming more assertive, and to a greater awareness of her office.

First National Bank has announced the launch of eWallet eXtra, a bank account aimed at unbanked and underbanked consumers

Whatever you do, don't stop paying your instalments and wait to see what happens.

The account enables members of stokvels to buy groceries without the risk of having to carry large amounts of cash.