| Sunday: 06 September, 1998
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Manuel asks banks to share high rates
burden
THABO
KOBOKOANE
FINANCE Minister Trevor Manuel has appealed to commercial banks
to look before they leap onto the bandwagon of higher interest rates. He suggested that banks consider more than just their margins, but
think of other options too before increasing rates. In this way, they
might help build a culture of "burden sharing".
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Don't let high anxiety knock you off that
assurance lifeline
TERRY BETTY
No matter how hard-pressed you are, it's a good idea to
consider the alternatives to a quick-fix move that harms
your long-term financial security.
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