IOB Talk April 2009

IOB/SASBO Banker of the Year Competition

Each year the IOB and SASBO challenge their members, and the members of the Financial Services Sector to apply their knowledge and personal opinion in a competition on a set subject, to win the Banker of the Year award. Every year the bar is raised, and we expect 2009 to be no different.

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The IOB's 2009 Annual Dinner

'Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.' Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Nobel laureate, South African Clergyman and activist.
This year, the IOB is using their Annual Dinner to do some good. The surplus raised at this year’s dinner will be used to sponsor two South African initiatives that require our support. Join us as we support Denim and Siyavuma (incorporating Uhambo Creations).
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Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given of the 105th Annual General Meeting of members of the Institute of Bankers in South Africa, to take place on the 16th of July 2009, at Wanderer’s Club, commencing 16h30.
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Confidence in banking sector at all-time low in Q1

Confidence in the country's banking sector fell to an all-time low in the first quarter, with profits contracting across both segments of the banking market, the latest Ernst & Young Bank index reveals.
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Flu fears spread to JSE

The JSE ended weaker on Tuesday in line with global markets which have been spooked by the potential impact of the outbreak of swine flu. However, a bounce in US stocks following better than expected consumer confidence data saw the local bourse off its session lows.
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SA holds its breath for decision on rates

The week ahead will bring a raft of economic data and probably a rate cut. On Thursday, the Reserve Bank monetary policy committee (MPC) will announce whether to make a further cut in its official repo rate - currently at 9.5 percent.
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Get healthy, avoid flu

Every year as winter arrives people all over the country suffer from colds and flu, both of which are highly contagious infections caused by viruses.
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Nedbank Analyst Forum provides strong message on Credit Management through economic turmoil

The first Nedbank Analyst Forum for 2009 kicked off at the SAS Offices in Houghton last week. Speaking at the event SAS welcomed Hanli Roux from the Nedbank Retail Credit lab, Dr. Tjaart van der Walt from the National Debt Mediation Association (NDMA) and Heidi Hancke from KPMG.
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