Africa’s Biggest Bank Expects 20% Profit Hit From Covid-19
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FirstRand Ltd., Africa’s largest bank by market value, expects full-year earnings to decline by more than 20% as the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic spurs a jump in impairments.