Fintech/banking analyst writing on payments, banking M&A, digital banking strategy, and regulation (e.g., South Africa, Capitec/Walletdoc).

The Creature from Jekyll Island is a must read book. It helps you understand the creation of the federal reserve banking system in the states. The truth is that, The U.S. central banking system was conceived in private by a small group of politicians and financiers.

South African rates are restrictive. The real policy rate is the highest it’s been in 20 years, and they expect growth. They are suffocating the economy with high real rates. However, we can expect more rate cuts throughout the year,...