The Taking Care of Businesses Me and My Money – My Journey to Financial Freedom training programme has been independently reviewed and found to comply with South Africa’s Consumer Education Standards (GN500), issued by the Financial Sector Transformation Council (FSTC). These standards guide organisations that provide financial education, ensuring that programmes are accurate, relevant, and empowering for the people they serve.
The assessment confirmed that Me and My Money helps participants gain real, practical knowledge about budgeting, debt, saving, insurance, and their rights as consumers. The training programme equips individuals and small business owners to make informed financial decisions that strengthen their financial wellbeing and future financial stability.
Me and My Money complies with South Africa’s Consumer Education Standards (GN500)
The review found that Me and My Money meets the core standards for appropriateness, quality, and accessibility.
This recognition reinforces TCB’s ability to deliver reliable, high-quality and practical financial education that supports transformation and inclusion in South Africa’s financial sector.
Consumer Financial Education: TCB is ready to train thousands across South Africa
In quarter 3 of 2025 alone, 520 participants completed the programme, gaining the tools and confidence to take control of their financial futures. Now, Me and My Money is ready to reach thousands more through TCB’s Reskill training division, which has approved, professional trainers across South Africa. reach thousands more through TCB’s Reskill training division, which has approved, professional trainers across
“We couldn’t be happier that Me and My Money meets the national standards for Consumer Education. This recognition affirms the value and impact of the programme for South Africans working towards financial freedom and opens doors for us to expand our impact and train many more South Africans,” says Nicky Edwards, TCB Reskill Lead.
Me and My Money is part of TCB’s mission to help individuals and communities take control of their finances, grow their confidence, and build sustainable futures though it’s Reskill division which focusses on training and development of corporate and non-profit staff, programme participants and independent small business owners.