Unlocking opportunities: Understanding the SME landscape in South Africa

SME Banking
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13/03/2024 Video
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Andiswa Bata

First National Bank

Head of SME

Andiswa Bata serves as the Head of SME at FNB. She discusses the financial market context in South Africa, where there's a predominantly cash-based economy, and many individuals and SMEs lack a digital financial footprint. This situation urges South African banks to extend their services beyond traditional banking. Bata then outlines the primary needs of SMEs in South Africa in 2024

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