[Brand SA] South Africa's youngest retail bank, Capitec Bank, has been recognised as the third strongest banking brand in the world for the second time by the annual Brand Finance which reports on the 500 strongest and most valuable banking brands. The bank retained its BSI score of 89.2 out of 100 and attained a AAA rating taking into consideration that two-thirds of banks globally are undergoing a decline in brand value due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.