Finance powers business growth, investment and economic participation, creating an important platform for financial institutions and other organisations to help shape a more inclusive, innovative and resilient financial future.
South African Business Matters creates opportunities for banks, financial institutions, investment businesses, fintechs and other organisations to share expertise, demonstrate leadership and connect with relevant business and financial audiences.
Business & SME Banking
How banks can help businesses and SMEs manage money, access finance, improve cash flow and grow. The discussion examines the financial pressures facing smaller enterprises, the changing role of business banking and the services that can help entrepreneurs make better decisions.
Demonstrate how your organisation supports businesses beyond everyday banking.
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Sustainable Banking
How banks can integrate sustainability into lending, investment and business strategy. The discussion considers climate-related financial risks, responsible capital allocation, credible sustainability commitments and how banks can support clients through commercially viable transitions.
Demonstrate leadership in financing sustainable business and economic development.
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Financial Inclusion: Banking
Expanding access to useful, affordable and appropriate banking services. It considers affordability, digital access, trust and whether banking products meet the needs of underserved customers.
Showcase initiatives expanding participation in the formal financial system.
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Women in Banking
Advancing women's participation, leadership and economic opportunity across banking. The discussion considers representation, access to opportunity, progression into decision-making roles and the policies and practices that make inclusion measurable.
Demonstrate commitment to women as employees, leaders, entrepreneurs and customers.
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Digital Payments
How digital payment technologies are changing transactions for businesses and consumers. Key questions include transaction costs, security, settlement speed, interoperability and whether new payment models make commerce easier for customers and businesses.
Demonstrate your organisation's role in making payments faster, safer and more accessible.
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Payments & SMEs
How better payment solutions can help SMEs transact, manage cash flow and grow. Key questions include transaction costs, security, settlement speed, interoperability and whether new payment models make commerce easier for customers and businesses.
Position your organisation as an enabler of SME commerce and business growth.
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Innovation in Payments
New technologies and models reshaping how money moves between businesses and consumers. Key questions include transaction costs, security, settlement speed, interoperability and whether new payment models make commerce easier for customers and businesses.
Demonstrate innovation and leadership in the evolving payments ecosystem.
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Cross-Border Payments
Making international payments faster, more transparent and more efficient for businesses and individuals. Key questions include transaction costs, security, settlement speed, interoperability and whether new payment models make commerce easier for customers and businesses.
Demonstrate expertise in enabling cross-border business and financial flows.
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SME Finance
How businesses can access appropriate capital to start, operate and grow. It examines eligibility, affordability, collateral requirements and funding models suited to businesses at different stages of growth.
Position your organisation as a funding partner to South Africa's SME economy.
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Digital Financial Services
How technology is reshaping the delivery and accessibility of financial services. It considers convenience, security, consumer protection and the practical barriers to adoption.
Demonstrate how digital innovation is improving financial experiences and business outcomes.
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Sustainable Finance
How capital can support sustainable businesses, infrastructure and economic development. It considers how lenders and investors evaluate transition plans, project risks, funding structures and measurable sustainability outcomes.
Position your organisation as a leader in financing sustainable growth.
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Women in Finance
Advancing women's participation and leadership across financial services. The discussion considers representation, access to opportunity, progression into decision-making roles and the policies and practices that make inclusion measurable.
Demonstrate commitment to developing women across the financial-services ecosystem.
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Wealth Creation
How individuals can build, protect and grow wealth over the long term. It explores saving and investment habits, risk, financial advice and the long-term choices that influence wealth accumulation.
Position your organisation as a trusted source of investment expertise and financial guidance.
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Sustainable Investing
How investment decisions can incorporate sustainability alongside financial outcomes. It considers investment mandates, environmental and social risks, stewardship, transparency and the evidence investors need to assess long-term value.
Demonstrate your organisation's approach to responsible and sustainable investment.
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Women & Investing
Helping more women participate confidently in investment and long-term wealth creation. The discussion considers representation, access to opportunity, progression into decision-making roles and the policies and practices that make inclusion measurable.
Demonstrate commitment to expanding women's financial participation and investment confidence.
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Alternative Investments
The role of private markets and alternative assets in diversified investment strategies. It considers liquidity, risk, access, regulation and the role of private assets within diversified portfolios.
Position your organisation and expertise within the growing alternative-investment landscape.
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Youth & Investing
Building investment awareness and participation among younger South Africans. It examines financial literacy, starting with small amounts, investment risk and access to appropriate investment products.
Connect your brand with the next generation of investors and wealth creators.
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Retirement Planning & Readiness
Helping South Africans prepare financially for longer and more secure retirements. It considers saving adequacy, retirement income, advice and the consequences of delaying long-term financial decisions.
Position your organisation as a source of expertise around retirement readiness and long-term planning.
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Employee Benefits
How employers can use benefits to support employees, strengthen retention and improve financial security. It considers benefit design, affordability, employee understanding and how employers can measure the value of their offering.
Demonstrate the value your organisation brings to employers and their people.
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Retirement Reform
Understanding regulatory and structural changes affecting retirement saving, including the Two-Pot Retirement System. It explores the implications of policy changes for savers, employers, administrators and financial advisers.
Position your organisation as a trusted source of insight during changes to South Africa's retirement landscape.
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Longevity & Retirement
How longer lives are changing retirement planning, income and financial security. It considers retirement income sustainability, healthcare costs and planning for a potentially longer period after work.
Demonstrate expertise around the financial implications of longevity.
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Women & Money
The financial realities, decisions and opportunities affecting women throughout their lives. The discussion considers representation, access to opportunity, progression into decision-making roles and the policies and practices that make inclusion measurable.
Build relevance with women through practical conversations about financial confidence and independence.
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Financial Wellbeing
Helping individuals and employees build stronger financial resilience and confidence. It explores financial stress, access to guidance, everyday money decisions and their effects on employees and households.
Position your organisation as a practical partner in improving financial wellbeing.
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Financial Inclusion: Personal Finance
Helping more South Africans access appropriate financial tools, knowledge and services. It examines affordability, financial literacy, product suitability and barriers that prevent households from using financial services effectively.
Demonstrate how your organisation is broadening meaningful financial participation.
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Youth & Money
Building financial capability and confidence among younger South Africans. It explores budgeting, saving, credit decisions and the financial habits that can support young people entering work or enterprise.
Connect your organisation with the next generation through practical financial education and solutions.
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