MSMEs power our economies – yet millions remain locked out of the credit system. In her latest blog, FMT's Pearl Motete unpacks why access to credit is still elusive. 📝 Read: finmark.org.za/knowledge-hub/… #MSMEs #AccessToCredit #FinScope #FinancialInclusion

Restoring dignity starts with real inclusion. This #WomensDay, we reflect on progress & the work that lies ahead. We’re using data, partnerships and programmes to help turn financial access into real economic impact for women. #RestoringDignity #FinancialInclusion

Are you a recent grad in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Banking or International Development? Join us for real-world experience! Contribute to impactful projects, supporting delivery. Apply by 29 Aug '25. Read #termsofreference for more: finmark.org.za/TOR/ToR_Admin_…

Dignity in school starts with access. Many girls still miss out due to period poverty. We recently donated sanitary products to a primary school in Thembisa – because dignity, inclusion and empowerment should begin early. #PeriodPoverty #DignityForGirls

South Africa is SADC’s top remittance sender - powering families, businesses & resilience. This Thursday, 2024 Market Assessment Launch: trends, risks & insights from one of Africa’s busiest corridors. Part of the #IPDP by SECO & SARB Stay tuned for key findings.

Not just another remittance report. The 2024 SADC Assessment maps the three-stage value chain: ▶️First mile ▶️ Middle mile ▶️Last mile Linking cost, access & regulation across borders. Insights to follow. #SADC #CrossBorderPayments #RemittancesMatter #InclusiveFinance

Formal remittances are rising – but many still rely on informal channels. Why? Cost, ID barriers & trust gaps. The 2024 SADC Market Assessment report unpacks what’s working and what isn’t. Launching today. #SADCCrossBorderPayments #RemittancesMatter #InclusiveFinance

We’re honoured to welcome Mr Tim Masela (SARB) as keynote speaker at today’s launch of the 2024 SADC Remittance Market Assessment. He’ll highlight the CCBG PSS’s role in tackling key barriers – cost, access, transparency, speed – and progress made over the past decade.

Damola Owolade leads this evening’s panel discussion on SA’s role as a key remittance sender to SADC, the impact of PEM, NPS Vision 2030, informal transfers, MER 2021 and CMA decoupling from SAMOS with panellists: Arif Ismail, Mothetsi Sekoati, Adri Potgieter and Nikki Kettles.

Regulation shapes #remittance behaviour. The latest report unpacks the impact of: 🔸 AML/CFT rules 🔸 CMA’s decoupling from SAMOS 🔸 Informal FX markets A must-read for regulators & providers shaping cross-border payments. #CrossBorder #PaymentsPolicy #FinancialIntegrity

The 2024 SADC Remittances Market Assessment offers clear next steps: 🟢 Expand digital access (first mile) 🔵 Strengthen infrastructure (middle mile) 🟣 Boost trust & choice (last mile) Inclusive, regulated remittances = stronger economies. #PaymentsPolicy #FinancialIntegrity

Restoring dignity means equipping women to build resilience. In this blog, our gender specialist, Keneilwe Tsotsotso, shares how gender champions and allies can reshape financial systems to serve women. 🔗 finmark.org.za/knowledge-hub/… #RestoringDignity #FinancialInclusion

From cash to digital communities - the #DigitalKePower campaign is proving inclusion is not just possible – it’s happening! 📍 Next DigiSmart Market: Thembisa 🗓️ Sat, 30 Aug @ La Vida Car Wash Join us in #supportinglocal businesses as they go digital. 💳 #CashlessMarkets

This weekend, 10 local businesses in Thembisa go fully digital at the #DigiSmart Market! 💳 FinMark Trust, supported by Money Maker & SECO, proudly sponsors this second #cashlessmarket at La Vida Car Wash. Support local and see digital payments in action! #InclusiveEconomy

As #WomensMonth2025 ends, we celebrate the incredible women in our team. We’re actively working with the industry to turn financial access into real impact for women – through data, programmes and inclusive systems that work for all. #BuildingResilience #FinancialInclusion

The 2024 SA–SADC Remittance Market Assessment is out. Access resources: 📘 Full report: finmark.org.za/Publications/S… 📊 Presentation: finmark.org.za/Publications/2… 🎥 Event recording: youtu.be/oc6rN0BcrC8?si… Time to move from insight to action. #SADCCrossBorderPayments #RemittanceReport

South Africa’s unemployment crisis is real. But in townships & informal settlements, households remain resilient — sustained by social grants + informal work. With QLFS changes coming in 2025, here’s why it matters. 👉 finmark.org.za/knowledge-hub/…

Celebrating our rich heritage and reflecting on our diversity as a foundation for a fair and inclusive future. Happy Heritage Day, South Africa! #HeritageDay2025