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The impacted transactions and any associated fees will be reversed as soon as possible, says Standard Bank. File photo.Image: 123rf.com

Double deductions cause uproar, Standard Bank rushing to fix problem

Some Standard Bank customers have had transactions on their debit and credit card purchases deducted more than once. The bank said on Thursday it is “working tirelessly to rectify the matter”. “The impacted transactions and any associated…

Standard Bank rejects calls to drop directors over ties to fossil fuel industry

KARL GERNETZKY Africa’s largest bank by assets, Standard Bank, says it rejects calls from climate activists to vote against five members of its board in the wake of the group not tabling climate change resolutions at its upcoming AGM.…

There are more than 6 million coronavirus infections across the world.Picture: 123RF/ JARUN ONTAKRAI

Standard Bank offers relief to small and medium businesses amid Covid-19 crisis

Standard Bank has offered its small and medium business customers a three-month debt holiday during the uncertain times caused by Covid-19. The bank said its team was dedicated to helping business with practical advice and assistance for…

Criminals are finding new ways to clean out bank accounts using stolen cellphones.Image: 123RF/kantver

Phone stolen? Call the bank quickly — your accounts can be raided

The “Find my iPhone” app may seem like a great way to track your device if it’s lost or stolen, but ironically, it could be how phone thieves are able to get into their victims’ banking app on the stolen phone and clean out their…

The City of Johannesburg reported a breach in its network on Thursday.                                                            Image: 123RF/welcomia

City of Joburg, banks under cyber attack

The City of Johannesburg reported a breach of its network on Thursday night and shut down its website and all e-services, hours after receiving a bitcoin ransom note from a group called the Shadow Kill Hackers. The hack occurred at the…