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.
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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, 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.
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.
South African exec Mary Vilakazi’s earns $1.68-million salary from FirstRand in 2022
Vilakazi’s tenacity, strategic prowess, and commitment to excellence have propelled her to the top job at FirstRand.
South African exec Mary Vilakazi named first female CEO of Africa’s top lender
Vilakazi’s journey at FirstRand began when she was appointed chief operating officer in July 2018.
Mary Vilakazi: South African business executive earning millions from FirstRand
Appointed as FirstRand’s COO in July 2018, Vilakazi has played a pivotal role in propelling the institution’s sustained expansion.