Capitec Bank’s customer base and market capitalisation continue to grow ahead of its large competitors. The South African economy grew by 1.3% in 2017 and 0.8% in 2018. We’ll discuss: In March 2020, the South African Reserve Bank (or the 'SARB', South Africa’s central bank) forecast growth for 2020 of 0.2%. The boundaries between banking and the rest of the digital economy will continue to blur, and 2019 may be the year we see some of the big tech players make some definitive moves. Although there was a modest improvement in domestic growth to 1.3% in 2017, growth for 2018 and 2019 was again subdued at 0.8% and 0.2%, respectively. South Africa Mobile Wallet and Payment Market Oppor… $ 2400 January 2019 Payments Landscape in South Africa : Opportunities a… $ 2750 January 2019 Global Mobile Commerce Business and Investment Opportunities… $ 3900 April 2018 The banking industry employs 153 846 of employees, which is 3% of all personal income tax payers in South Africa. HighlightsdHighlights 2 Economic overview • Political developments in the first half of 2019 will be a key determinant of the South African economy’s performance over the remainder of the year. The South African banking sector has undergone significant changes and developments over the past few years, particularly in the regulatory environment with the enactment of several new laws and the promulgation of a host of new regulations that will play an important role in how the sector is regulated going forward. © 2010 - Sun Mar 14 00:26:13 UTC 2021 PwC. Try our corporate solution for free! Standard Bank Group’s results for the 2019 financial year (FY19) are underpinned by the growth and resilience of its core operations. Growth for 2019 is now projected at 0.8%, half a percentage point lower than April's forecast and unchanged from 2018, according to the bank's October Africa's Pulse report. Lindelwe Zwane, the Managing Executive: Compliance at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking says the role of compliance in the financial services sector has changed significantly over the years. Compliance has and continues to evolve to meet the ever increasing demands and complexity of financial regulation, she says. Low penetration of banking products in both retail and wholesale segments, which is less than half the global average 2. Digital solutions, low-cost operating models and supply-chain integration have moved to the top of the business agenda, with non-traditional players pursuing various aspects of these trends, enabling them to provide their customers with in-house banking solutions. South Africa Economic Outlook Macroeconomic performance and outlook Real GDP grew at an estimated 0.7% in 2019, down from 0.8% in 2018, and is projected to rise to 1.1% in 2020 and 1.8% in 2021 amid domestic and global downside risks. The primary purpose of the Bank is to achieve and maintain price stability in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in South Africa. Between 2012 and 2017, African banking-revenue pools grew at a compound annual growth rate of 11 percent in constant 2017 exchange rates. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. South Africa’s banking sector is still highly concentrated with the five largest banks holding over 90% of total assets in February 2019. As the national association of domestic and international banks operating in South Africa, BASA: Advocates the views of the banks on legislation, regulation, and social and economic issues that affect the industry. Total assets of banks in South Africa amounted to R5.686 trillion in April 2019 , up from R5.202 trillion in April 2018. As South Africa strives towards fostering economic growth, and addressing its most pressing development challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment, the update predicts South Africa’s growth to accelerate to 1.3% in 2019 and 1.7% in 2020, driven by the implementation of the structural reforms announced in 2018. Growth in GDP across major markets 3. 3.3. African banking stands out in the sector as a segment that offers huge growth potential over the coming years due to the following factors: 1. In order to maintain this advantage, they will need to develop strong data analytics capabilities and develop new solutions to better meet the needs of their customers, as well as find efficiencies in their legacy businesses to fund the large-scale transformation effort required. Term loans: 16.8% growth to R983 billion (mostly short term and personal loans being taken on). Africa’s largest bank by assets, Standard Bank, is reaping the benefits. A perspective on how the South African banking landscape is evolving, and what the four universal banks could do to remain competitive, Tel: +27 (0) 11 059 7209 / +27 (0) 83 357 2131. BASA canvasses its members through committees and work groups. “Compliance has to evolve from traditional methods of […] 2019 Banking and Capital Markets Outlook: Reimagining transformation. This equated to growth of 9.3% in Total assets for banks in South Africa. A sign for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) that South African consumers are becoming ever more indebted. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details. All rights reserved. The need for strategic transformation in 2019 in four important areas that banks should prioritize: regulatory compliance, technology, risk management, and talent. Fast forward to 2016 and the rules of the game have changed. The constrained macroeconomic environment, particularly in South Africa, and ICBCS losses impacted the group’s results. Source: South African Reserve Bank 3.2. Estimating the Size of the Informal Economy, South Africa's Monetary Fiscal Policy Mix, Financial Well-being of South African Companies_2015, < What the Big Mac index says about the value of the rand, Home loans: 4.3% growth to R1.002 trillion, Commercial mortgages: 5.8% growth to R315 billion, Credit cards: 9.7% growth to R126 billion (jip South Africans owe R126 billion on credit cards), Lease and instalment debtors: 8.9% growth to R426 billion, Overdrafts: 7.6% growth to R235 billion (so South African's are using R235 billion worth of overdraft facilities). World Bank report indicates South Africa GDP growth will expand by 1.3% in 2019 A slash in expected GDP numbers makes 2019 a somber year for the economy. This is a massive amount of money and substantial growth being experienced in term loans. (Image: Brand South Africa) The National Credit Regulator is responsible for regulating the South African credit industry, including the registration of credit providers, credit bureaux and debt counsellors. Distribution of assets of South African banking sector 2017, by bank type The most important statistics Share of the population with access to banking in Africa 2012-2022 The group’s banking operations reported headline earnings up 5% on the prior year (FY18) to R27.2 billion and a return on equity (ROE) of 18.1%. The South African Reserve Bank is the central bank of the Republic of South Africa. In response to the growing threat in the retail banking industry, the ‘four universal banks’ (Barclays Africa, Standard Bank, Nedbank and FirstRand) are progressively finding new ways to enable them to stay relevant in the market. The future of banking: A South African perspective. There may be no better time than now for banks to reimagine transformation and pursue strategic change in 2019. he Southern Africa conomic Outlook reviews macroeconomic conditions in the 13 e countries comprising the African Development Bank’s Southern Africa region. Dublin, Feb. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "The Banking Industry in South Africa 2018" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. With the South African economy on its knees and posting flat returns, operations outside its home market were responsible for the 5% growth in profitability that Standard posted in the first half of 2019, according to the bank. Much has changed across Africa’s banking industry in the past three years. While Liberty contribute… The first part highlights growth trends and provides projections for 2019 and 2020 by examining the main drivers of growth based on prevailing global, regional, and domestic conditions. ET. Facilitates the sustainable transformation of the banking industry. This digital transformation has led to increased competition from tech startups, as well as consolidation of smaller banks and startups. January 29, 2:00 p.m. An investment- and growth-supportive outcome is likely to result in a gradual economic recovery. We expect the African ba… Gross loans and advances came in at R4.251 trillion in April 2019, up from R3.893 trillion in April 2018, which is growth of 9.2% year on year. A decade after the financial crisis, the global banking industry is on firmer ground. In 2013, when we published our first edition of the Africa Banking Industry Customer Satisfaction Survey, our report found that retail customers were most concerned about the financial stability of their banks. Together with other institutions, it … The future of banking: A South African perspective. Banks also make a significant contribution to corporate income tax. Unlike their challengers, the four universal banks have the principal advantage of being able to serve a sizeable share of South Africa’s business and corporate banking customers. The banking sectorglobally is going through a challenging time with a slowdown in revenue growth and lower RoEs for the banks. Ris… The latest general elections were held in May 2019. Specific expectations across seven business segments: retail banking, corporate banking, investment banking, transaction banking, payments, wealth management, and market infrastructure. The … As of 2019, market share of advances of leading South African bank Standard Bank concentrated 23.5 percent of the total value of all bank's advances. Reflecting this broader economic progress, Africa today has the second-fastest-growing banking market—taking retail and wholesale banking together—in the world. In 2014 alone, banks contributed R23 billion, and since 2005, they have contributed over R102 billion. A massive banking call centre in Johannesburg. By prioritising key operational trends like digital transformation and data mining, banks can develop solutions to better serve their retail customers and adequately compete with new entrants. The World Bank projects 2019 growth at 1.3%, accelerating further to 1.7% in 2020. The growth of unexpected players emerging in the financial services industry has created what has been called a ‘marketplace without boundaries’. South Africa's banking sector is still highly concentrated with the five largest banks holding over 90% of total assets in February 2019. Given population growth, gross domestic product (GDP) per capita growth has been close to nil since 2014, leaving little room to reduce poverty. This result was driven by quality top line growth and continued positive operating leverage. Non-traditional players are increasingly exploring new opportunities, enabling them to challenge incumbents and continually change the state of financial services in South Africa. Africa is in the midst of a historic acceleration that is lifting millions of people out of poverty, creating an emerging consumer class, and propelling growth in many economies. The growth of unexpected players emerging in the financial services industry has created what has been called a ‘marketplace without boundaries’. “2019, in South African banking, may be heralded as the ‘year of the customer’: a year in which the industry anticipates the launch of three new retail banking operations — TymeDigital, Discovery Bank and Bank Zero — following the granting of new banking licences (a mutual banking licence in the case of Bank Zero) after more than a