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Johann Rupert's Remgro has sold its final FirstRand shares for R3.6 billion, completing a six-year exit from South Africa's biggest bank and redirecting capital toward private assets.
Johann Rupert's Remgro has sold nearly 52 million FirstRand shares for R4.88 billion, extending a six-year disposal process that began in 2020.
FirstRand and BII launch a $150 million facility to help high-emitting African companies shift to cleaner production.
FirstRand gains $310 million from AfDB to expand credit access for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and farmers in South Africa.
FirstRand warns of a possible extra UK provision as tensions rise with the Financial Conduct Authority.
FirstRand to acquire a $279 million stake in Bassim Haidar’s fintech Optasia ahead of its Johannesburg IPO.
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 South African banker Mary Vilakazi, flags UK plan that may cost lenders £11 billion, surpassing earlier estimates.
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.
FirstRand, led by Mary Vilakazi, may raise provisions by $53 million after a UK court ruling on car finance commissions.
FirstRand, led by Mary Vilakazi, gains approval to absorb HSBC South Africa by Oct. 2025, boosting its corporate banking footprint.
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.
FirstRand sharpens its private banking focus in Ghana and beyond as Africa’s millionaire class expands.
Led by South African banker Mary Vilakazi, FirstRand continues to demonstrate resilience and solid returns for shareholders despite challenging economic conditions.
This remuneration reflects her instrumental role in steering the company’s growth and maintaining its industry dominance.
FirstRand has delivered modest returns since the start of 2024, with local investors seeing a 9.17 percent increase in share price.