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    FNB terminates Ayo Technology’s banking facilities

    By Duncan McLeod15 April 2021
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    First National Bank has terminated the banking facilities it provides to Iqbal Survé’s Ayo Technology Solutions, Ayo said in a statement to shareholders after markets closed in Johannesburg on Thursday.

    “Shareholders are advised that the company’s current bankers, First National Bank, have given the company notice to close its transactional banking facility with effect from 3 May 2021,” it said, adding that it does not have any lending facilities with the bank.

    “Despite the company’s best efforts, FNB has not provided Ayo with what it regards as valid reasons
    for termination. The company believes that it is entitled to fair treatment and as a result has instituted legal proceedings against FNB for its decision to close the transactional banking facility.”

    Despite the company’s best efforts, FNB has not provided Ayo with what it regards as valid reasons
    for termination

    It said it is now “reviewing its options” for an alternative transactional banking facility.

    The Public Investment Corp, which manages and invests civil servants’ pension money, controversially subscribed for a 29% stake in Ayo before its listing on the JSE, paying R4.3-billion for stake. On Tuesday, Ayo’s total market value was R3.2-billion.

    An FNB spokesman told TechCentral via e-mail that the bank had given Ayo “reasonable notice to terminate its banking services”. However, “due to the confidential nature of our client relationships, we cannot provide any further details on the matter”.

    Absa, too

    Earlier this month, amaBhungane reported that Absa last year sent letters to companies directly or indirectly controlled by Survé’s Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, giving 60 days’ notice of termination of services. Companies affected included Ayo, African Equity Empowerment Investments and Premier Fishing.

    AmaBhungane reported that in subsequent court proceedings late last year, Absa insisted that the bank’s “continued association with customers in the Sekunjalo Group posed intolerable reputational, commercial, and legal risks”.  — (c) 2021 NewsCentral Media



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