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Ciaran Ryan on Power FM discussing the competition battle between SA’s two biggest exchanges

November 13, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Ciaran Ryan discusses claims of anti-competitive behaviour made by stock exchange A2X against its bigger rival, the JSE.

CompCom calls for 10% turnover fine on JSE for ‘exclusionary conduct’

November 13, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

The competition regulator says the JSE’s conduct has impeded the growth of rival exchange A2X. From Moneyweb. The Competition Commission (CompCom) wants the Johannesburg Stock […]

JSE wants Mantengu to show emails ‘proving’ share manipulation claims

November 13, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Is asking the Joburg High Court to force the company and its CEO to hand over emails implicating the exchange in market abuse. From Moneyweb. […]

CSIR turns a profit with some eye-catching innovations

November 13, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

It’s turning its science into business, and showing that SA punches above its weight in technology. From Moneyweb. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research […]

SA’s crypto crackdown hits a legal wall

November 5, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Webber Wentzel’s Joon Chong on the court ruling that’s left crypto assets in legal limbo. From Moneyweb. You can also listen to this podcast on […]

ArcelorMittal ceases production at Newcastle, still no rescue in sight

November 5, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Has spent the R1.683bn facility provided by the IDC intended to delay its closure. From Moneyweb and The Citizen. ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) says it has […]

South Africans in financial distress are turning to gambling in their millions

November 3, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Up to 50% of social security grants to younger groups are blown on gambling, according to research by Experian and Vault22. From Moneyweb. Gambling has […]

Reserve Bank ordered to freeze vape shop owner’s bank accounts over R40m claim

November 1, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Former business associate claims Muhammad Karolia is a fraudster with a gambling problem. From Moneyweb. Also reported in The Citizen. Mohammed Ebrahim and vape shop […]

Trouble ahead for Creecy’s fuel storage plan in Durban

November 1, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

BEE players say they were not consulted over minister’s decision to renew 25-year fuel storage operator agreements with international companies. From Moneyweb. Black economic empowerment […]

Can the bank take your house if you are under debt review?

November 1, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

High court throws out homeowner’s application to stop his house being transferred to a new owner – but on the grounds of urgency. The case […]

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