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20 May 2013: ABIL interim results March 2013
Interest income on advances was up 25% to R5.7 billion (R4.6 billion). Profit from operations declined by 28% to R1.5 billion (R2 billion). Basic earnings...more
14 May 2013: Coronation interim results 31 March 2013
Revenue was up 62% to R1.5 billion (R911.9 million). Results from operating activities rose 72% to R760.2 million (R441.8 million). Net attributable profit...more
10 May 2013: Nedbank partner defers taking stake in bank
Business Report noted that Ecobank Transnational ("Ecobank") might discard plans to acquire a 20% stake in Nedbank in 2013 to focus on its business in...more
 
Financial Markets Company News
12 Apr 2013: Business grows on the strength of its banking (By Graeme Auret, Nedbank)
The ability to grow our banking presence in a client's organisation rests heavily on the client/banker relationship, says Nedbank Corporate Banking. Graeme... more
28 Mar 2013: Absa Islamic banking is voted the best
Absa Islamic Banking was awarded Best Islamic Bank in South Africa for the fourth successive year at a prestigious ceremony in Dubai. This award is based... more
 
ZAR News
15 May 2013: GLOBAL BUSINESSES SHOULD BACK ENHANCED CORPORATE REPORTING (By Fiona Zerbst)
Reporting has moved with the times, and the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) wants to forge ahead in the development of the first internationally accepted framework that will see businesses focusing on putting sustainable processes and systems in place. The IIRC, chaired by Mervyn King,...more
25 Apr 2013: IS THE COMMODITIES SUPER-CYCLE REALLY OVER? (By Fiona Zerbst)
For a couple of years now, analysts have predicted that the commodities super-cycle is winding down. The commodities boom has treated investors well, with China leading the acquisition race and driving demand to a large extent (though other developing nations have also played significant roles).

But...more
16 Apr 2013: RSA BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC REVIEW - APRIL 2013 (By Luke Doig, Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation)
As South Africa struggles to cope with a ballooning deficit on the current account (2012 = -6.3%/GDP from -3.4%/GDP in 2011) and a sticky unemployment level of around 25% (narrow definition) and concomitant labour unrest, the spectre of a continuation in our low-growth mode raises serious concerns for...more
 
Producer Price Index (PPI) & Key Findings: March 2013
Final manufactured goods - Headline PPI
The annual percentage change in the PPI for final manufactured goods was 5.7% in March 2013 (compared to 5.4% in February 2013). From February 2013 to March 2013 the PPI for final manufactured goods increased by 0.9%.
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Consumer Price Index (CPI) & Key Findings: March 2013
The headline inflation rate in March 2013 (ie, the Consumer Price Index for all urban areas in March 2013 compared with that at March 2012) was 5.9%.
The official inflation rate (ie, the percentage change in the CPI for all urban areas in March 2013 compared with that in March 2012) was 5.9% at March 2013. This rate was the same as the corresponding annual rate of 5.9% in February 2013 (ie, the Consumer Price Index for all urban areas in February 2013 compared with that in February 2012).
From February 2013 to March 2013 the Consumer Price Index for all urban increased by 1.2%.
Headline March 2013 = 5.9%.
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Global Markets Report: March 2013
Market Summary
At home, the JSE recovered a bit in March, adding 0.38% to 39 861. Of the three major JSE indices, the Industrials and Financials indices rose more than 2.00%, but the Resources index sank 7.17% to 25 389. The Gold Mining index continued falling, losing 2.78% to 1 856.
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SA Economic Reports: Third Quarter 2012
by Jason Mattes
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Growth in South African economy slows to 1.20% in the 3rd Quarter (2nd Quarter: 3.40%)
  • Consumer price inflation averages 5.70% in 2012
  • Non-financial PSBR declines from 8.10% to 6.60% of GDP for April to September 2012
  • Trade deficit falls from largest monthly total of R21.19 billion in October to R2.7 billion in December
  • South African economy forecast by SA Reserve Bank to grow by 2.60% in 2013
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Key Market Indicators
As at 20 May 2013
Indicator Close Move(%)
BRENT 104.64 0.81%
GOLD 1361.20 -1.85%
USDEUR 0.78 0.63%
USDZAR 9.40 0.96%
EURGBP 0.85 0.25%
USDJPY 1.03 0.41%
USALB 1.68 0.00% -
STEFI 2.85 0.04%
BA RATE 5.06 0.00% -
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