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The leaked files show that 173 transactions that flowed to or from banks in SA, including Standard Bank, were flagged as potentially suspicious. File photo.Image: MIKE HUTCHINGS
BUZZFEED

Leaked FinCEN files show how banks, including SA institutions, enabled flow of dirty money

Several global banks moved large sums of allegedly illicit funds during nearly two decades, despite warnings about the organisations they were dealing with, BuzzFeed and other media reported on Sunday, citing documents submitted by banks…

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Sabric confirmed on Wednesday that a data breach at credit bureau Experian had affected as many as 24 million South Africans.Image: 123RF / Glebstock
BANKING

Massive data attack exposes personal info of 24 million South Africans

The SA Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) has confirmed that credit bureau Experian suffered a data attack which “has exposed some personal information of as many as 24 million South Africans”. Nearly 800,000 business entities have…

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Standard Bank is rolling out initiatives to help customers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. File photo. Image: Financial Mail
COVID 19

Standard Bank offers payment holiday to customers earning R7,500 or less

Standard Bank customers earning R7,500 or less will receive three months’ instalment relief on their personal accounts — provided they are not in arrears — within days. The announcement was made by the bank on Sunday as part of its…

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