“We’ve only just begun”: EasyEquities CEO Charles Savage on explosive growth, global ambitions

In a high-energy update with Alec Hogg, Purple Group CEO Charles Savage shares the inside track on EasyEquities’ record-breaking momentum—highlighting a 25% revenue surge, booming customer growth, and strategic expansion across crypto, ETFs, mortgages, and more. With over 1 million active users and operating leverage delivering 70c profit on every R1 of revenue, Savage says the South African success story is just the beginning: “We’ve built a world-class business—now we’re thinking globally.” Fractional investing, customer trust, and smart use of AI are at the core of a fintech juggernaut that’s reshaping retail investing for the long haul.

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In a time of global market uncertainty and low investor confidence, EasyEquities is defying the odds—and the narrative. While many South African companies tread cautiously, the Purple Group’s flagship platform continues to blaze a trail. In an in-depth interview with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, CEO Charles Savage unpacks the strategy, momentum, and vision behind EasyEquities’ exceptional six-month financial results and why the company’s best days may still lie ahead.