Tag: Capitec Bank

Capitec sells rental finance unit to Sasfin in $4 million deal 

Capitec sells rental finance unit to Sasfin for $4 million as the bank sharpens focus on core banking operations.

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South African executive Graham Lee’s pay at Capitec hits $3 million in 2026

Capitec CEO Graham Lee's pay reaches $3 million as the South African lender posted record profit and client growth.

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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux loses $300 million despite Capitec’s growth

The decline follows a strong 2025, when Le Roux’s net worth surged by $1.6 billion alongside a broad rally in Capitec Bank shares.

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South Africa’s Capitec profit tops $1 billion as customers reach record 26 million

Capitec posts its first annual profit above $1 billion as its clients rise to a record 26 million, driven by lending and digital services.

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Capitec’s market cap tops $30 billion, regains title as Africa’s most valuable bank

Capitec Bank’s market cap climbs above $30 billion, reclaiming its position as Africa’s most valuable lender after share price gains in Johannesburg.

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FirstRand tops Capitec as Africa’s most valuable lender, eyes Ghana and Nigeria

FirstRand surpasses Capitec as Africa’s top lender, targeting growth in Ghana, Nigeria, and broader regional markets.

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Capitec edges FirstRand to become Africa’s most valuable bank as earnings seen up to 25%

Capitec Bank becomes Africa’s top bank as shares rise and earnings are expected to jump 25 percent.

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Capitec readies new SMME loan offering to fuel expansion

South African lender doubles down on its ambitions to serve the country’s six million formal and informal small businesses.

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FirstRand tops Capitec to become Africa’s most valuable bank

With a market cap of $22.9 billion, FirstRand overtakes Capitec as Africa’s most valuable bank, driven by strong earnings and disciplined management.

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Capitec Bank: South Africa’s $19 billion retail banking giant with 22.1 million customers

Founded in 2001, Capitec has grown into Africa's largest retail bank by market size, assets, and customer base.

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