Banking on Family

Banking on Family: What was the role of family in banking establishments during the 19th Century Cape Colony?

Discover how family networks and influential individuals shaped the establishment of banks in 19th-century South Africa. Using network analysis, Prof Swanepoel explores how social connections influenced banking ventures, and possibly their success.

About the speaker:

Christie Swanepoel is an Associate Professor in Economics at UWC, specialising in Economic History and Development Economics. She is Deputy Dean of Research in the Economic and Management Faculty, an NRF Y-rated researcher and a recent Fulbright Scholar.