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FNB (First National Bank) is a major South African commercial bank and one of the country's largest retail and commercial banking institutions. The bank is a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is part of the FirstRand Group. FNB provides a comprehensive range of financial services including retail banking, business banking, corporate banking, private banking, wealth management and insurance products. The bank operates an extensive branch network across South Africa and maintains a significant presence in other African countries including Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia. FNB competes directly with other major South African banks including Standard Bank, Absa, Nedbank and Capitec in the retail and commercial banking sectors. The bank has positioned itself as an innovator in digital banking and has invested heavily in mobile and online banking platforms. FNB serves millions of individual customers and thousands of business clients across its operating footprint. The bank was established in 1838 as one of South Africa's oldest financial institutions and has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to become a cornerstone of the country's banking sector.

FNB Updates


Rising electricity costs: Five money habits that are also good for the planet
Rising electricity costs: Five money habits that are also good for the planet
15th May 2026

By: Kagiso Masela - Manager of Retail Sustainability and ESG Solutions at FNB South Africans face uncertainty as rising living costs and upcoming July electricity tariff increases place growing... 


FNB senior economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi
Civil Confidence Index falls to 43, as activity failed to maintain momentum
30th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm FNB's and research institute the Bureau for Economic Research’s (BER’s) Civil Confidence Index declined to 43 in the first quarter, from 52 in the fourth quarter of 2025,... 


Rising electricity costs drive solar demand, but affordability and trust remain barriers, says FNB
Rising electricity costs drive solar demand, but affordability and trust remain barriers, says FNB
27th March 2026

South Africa’s energy landscape is shifting. While power cuts have eased, rising electricity costs are driving increased demand for alternative energy solutions.  FNB reports growing interest in... 


FNB highlights role of financial institutions in accelerating Africa's energy transition
FNB highlights role of financial institutions in accelerating Africa's energy transition
25th March 2026

At the Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026 event, financial services provider FNB is showcasing how financial institutions can play a practical role in accelerating South Africa and the rest of... 


South African flag
Questions linger on the sustainability of continued GDP growth
10th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1% in 2025, with GDP having expanded by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter marked the fifth consecutive quarter of economic growth for the country,... 


Building confidence index remains stable – FNB/BER
9th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Building Confidence Index, published by financial services firm FNB and research organisation the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), remained relatively stable in the first quarter of the... 


FNB Business CEO Ghana Msibi
FNB launches upgraded payments, business support system
4th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm FNB has launched the latest version of its payments platform that provides businesses with real-time insight into their cash flow and stock levels across different sales... 


FNB-sponsored FMD vaccine distribution truck
FMD vaccination in full swing in epicentres across the country
27th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has confirmed that the one-million doses of foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine received in the country last Saturday have been distributed to outbreak... 


Building confidence index jumps to 10-year high
Building confidence index jumps to 10-year high
8th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index jumped to a 10-year high of 43 in the fourth quarter of this year, up from 35 in the third quarter. However, despite the uptick, the current index level still... 


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