Banker S.A. January 2014 | Page 3

CONTENTS 06 05 MD’s Message The Banking Association South Africa MD Cas Coovadia on celebrating Madiba’s life and preparing for the fifth democratic elections 12 29 Banking Crime Criminals turn to credit cards Latest bank crime statistics: some gains, some setbacks 06 Tribute to Mandela A farewell to former President, Nelson Mandela 08 Profile FirstRand CEO Sizwe Nxesana Educating consumers on financial literacy will enable them to transact comfortably with the new digital technology in banking 12 Special Focus Consumer education Building a financially inclusive society and improving the financial well-being of the population 18 Feature Professional development Skills development initiatives to grow South Africa’s bankers 24 Expert Opinion The road to Twin Peaks Ombudsman for Banking Services Clive Pillay on South African financial regulation 32 Report Back The SADC payments system Facilitating trade and infrastructure development 35 Customer Story Loan danger Raising a deposit by taking out a second loan may not be the best idea 38 Information Technology NFC payments How retailers and banks can seize the opportunity 42 Legal Notes Identity theft A threat to corporate and national reputations 45 Banking Association Member Introducing China Construction Bank To increase its strategic function as a regional organisation to provide its clients with excellent financial service Edition 8 SA Banker contents.indd 3 BANKER SA 1 2013/12/20 10:27 AM