
Fraud floods complaints as banking ombud speeds up resolutions
Mobile banking fraud, phishing, and vishing drove 30% of all complaints, highlighting fraud as the leading issue in the Banking Division’s first year under the NFO.
Mobile banking fraud, phishing, and vishing drove 30% of all complaints, highlighting fraud as the leading issue in the Banking Division’s first year under the NFO.
The research also finds that South Africans turn to advisers primarily in times of uncertainty or when faced with a personal crisis.
A new report shows that while most spending still goes to food, fuel and travel, the real shift is in how South Africans are paying – with digital tools rapidly replacing cash across all age and income groups.
Unathi Kamlana says the Authority will support the integration of advanced technologies and strengthen frameworks for consumer protection, cyber resilience, and financial inclusion.
With regulatory approval secured, Old Mutual Bank is set to debut later this year, offering a digital-first banking experience tailored for South Africa’s mass market.
Sava, a fintech startup backed by Access Bank South Africa, has received regulatory approval to launch a digital banking platform tailored to SMEs.
The cases dealt with by the banking ombudsman last year included a home auctioned for far below its value and fraud linked to a stolen phone.