Escrowsure's Executive Risk Consultant, Guy Krige unpacks more detail on the crucial role of escrow when it comes to the repercussions of software supplier insolvency, supplier breaches of license obligations, or the acquisition of a software…
“This year’s Global Insurance Report comes in the second post-Covid year, amid five structural mega forces affecting the macro-outlook: the aging population; the transition to a low-carbon economy; global fragmentation; the changing roles of…
“The significance of this competition extends beyond the numbers, it's about fostering financial resilience in South African households,” says FSCA Deputy Commissioner, Astrid Ludin.
"The group's success is testament to our advice-led business model and robust network of advisers, which continues to expand and provide excellent client service, which, in turn, has generated outstanding value for our shareholders," says Francois…
"The journey toward financial inclusion in various sectors, especially insurance, remains in its nascent stages in many regions of South Africa. The insurance industry, in particular, grapples with limited access to insurance products, notably…
"At the heart of Sanlam Fintech is the convergence of a single ecosystem that incorporates financial guidance, rewards, non-intermediated product offerings and seamless payment capabilities to deliver the integrated digital experience that today's…
The FSCA says it has welcomed the Financial Services Tribunal (the Tribunal)’s decision to dismiss Mr Markus Jooste, former CEO of Steinhoff International Holdings N.V.’s application to have the revised penalty imposed on him by the FSCA reconsidered.
“Now is the perfect time to take stock – on every level, to regroup, review your performance and adjust your positioning in the marketplace in line with industry trends. While it has certainly been a tough year for many small businesses, spring…
"Regrettably, even when the need to identify a successor becomes clear, many business owners treat their succession planning as little more than a checkbox exercise, rather than an integral part of the business's growth and risk management strategies…
"Cyber extortionists come with many faces but the same harmful intent," warns Nolwazi Nzama, Deputy Chief Risk Officer at African Bank. "Whether it's through ransomware, DDoS threats, sextortion, or data breach threats, the goal is to exploit…
"The energy crisis has put a damper on South Africa’s post-pandemic road to recovery, and by extension, the growth horizons of many small businesses," says David Morobe, Executive General Manager for Impact Investing at Business Partners Limited.
"The legal battle against the Council for Medical Schemes and Minister of Health not only highlights their failure to comply with the court's order, but also raises concerns about transparency and accountability within the healthcare system,"…
"Three months ago, one had been contemplating an economic scenario of substantial decline due to a significant intensification of load-shedding through Q1. However, the impact was not quite as severe as had been perceived," says Jaco van Jaarsveldt,…
"Our investigation of truck stops along principal routes revealed widespread shortcomings in catering to the enduring physical and emotional well-being of drivers - irrespective of their gender. We also identified a pattern linking a multitude…
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