Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand unveils $150 million clean energy transition facility
FirstRand and BII launch a $150 million facility to help high-emitting African companies shift to cleaner production.
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South African banker Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand secures $310 million AfDB funding
FirstRand gains $310 million from AfDB to expand credit access for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and farmers in South Africa.
Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand flags extra UK provision risk
FirstRand warns of a possible extra UK provision as tensions rise with the Financial Conduct Authority.
FirstRand to buy $279 million stake in Nigerian-Lebanese tycoon Bassim Haidar’s Optasia
FirstRand to acquire a $279 million stake in Bassim Haidar’s fintech Optasia ahead of its Johannesburg IPO.
South African banker Johan Burger gains $5 million from FirstRand stake
Johan Burger’s FirstRand stake rises by $5 million as the bank’s shares jump over 11% on the JSE, lifting his total holdings to about $24 million.
FirstRand, led by Mary Vilakazi, flags $14.7 billion U.K. car loan payout risk
FirstRand, led by South African banker Mary Vilakazi, flags UK plan that may cost lenders £11 billion, surpassing earlier estimates.
FirstRand, led by South African banker Mary Vilakazi, posts $2.6 billion profit
FirstRand, led by CEO Mary Vilakazi, posted a $2.6 billion profit in 2025, up 10 percent on gains across retail, commercial and investment banking.
South African banker Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand warns of rising loan costs after UK ruling
FirstRand, led by Mary Vilakazi, may raise provisions by $53 million after a UK court ruling on car finance commissions.
Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand gets approval to absorb HSBC South Africa
FirstRand, led by Mary Vilakazi, gains approval to absorb HSBC South Africa by Oct. 2025, boosting its corporate banking footprint.
South African banker Alan Pullinger gains $3.9 million from FirstRand stake
Pullinger, one of South Africa’s most respected banking executives, owns a 0.13-percent stake in FirstRand, equal to about 7.08 million shares.
Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand plans bank for Ghana’s super-rich
FirstRand sharpens its private banking focus in Ghana and beyond as Africa’s millionaire class expands.
Mary Vilakazi leads Africa’s biggest lender to $1.23 billion half-year profit
Led by South African banker Mary Vilakazi, FirstRand continues to demonstrate resilience and solid returns for shareholders despite challenging economic conditions.
FirstRand’s Mary Vilakazi took home $2.2 million in 2024
This remuneration reflects her instrumental role in steering the company’s growth and maintaining its industry dominance.
Johan Burger’s FirstRand stake boosts fortune by $2.64 million
FirstRand has delivered modest returns since the start of 2024, with local investors seeing a 9.17 percent increase in share price.
Alan Pullinger nets $1.95 million in year-to-date gains from FirstRand stake
This growing fortune reinforces his position as one of South Africa's wealthiest executives and among the top investors on the JSE.
FirstRand partners with Proparco to boost Intra-African trade
Collaboration positions FirstRand as first Southern African bank in Proparco’s Trade Finance Guarantee Program.