1 in 4 structural fires are now solar-related, says Fire Ops SA and Discovery Insure
"A solar system isn't something that you install and forget about. Many of these were installed at the…
"Leaders of tomorrow will require far more than technical expertise alone. While deep underwriting and risk management capabilities remain essential, they must also combine commercial judgement, strategic thinking, adaptability and the ability to navigate interconnected global risks," says Izabela Stofberg,…
"A solar system isn't something that you install and forget about. Many of these were installed at the…
"Receiving approval in principle from Lloyd's is an important milestone for HDI Global UK & Ireland and…
"Growth is a good problem to have, but it is also one of the times when businesses are most at risk of…
"As more South Africans spend longer periods renting, it's important that insurance decisions evolve.…
As the needs of customers evolve, our approach evolves along with it. In an increasingly competitive market, we believe that Customer Experience is our differentiator and that putting our customers at the centre of everything we do delivers real results.
Life insurance is a vital financial safety net that ensures your family is protected when you’re no longer…
Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to sharpen your money management skills,…
"A woman who can earn, own, invest, insure and build has choices - and choices change the trajectory of families and communities. That is why representation at the top matters, but it cannot be the finish line. Our leadership must translate into institutions, markets and systems that work better for…
"Every goal has a number to strive towards. It’s more than a feeling: It can be acted on, measured, planned…
"When I joined the industry, I was often the only woman around the table in business leadership environments.…
"Coface’s global “Power the Core” strategy, places digital technology and data excellence at the heart…
"We offer our people exposure to global expertise, intellectually challenging work, and continuous learning…
"Non-disclosure can be unintentional as well, so it's important to understand what needs to be shared from the start. The application process is designed to guide you, but still relies on you providing complete and accurate information," says explains Gareth Friedlander, Deputy CEO of Discovery Life.
"As medical expense shortfalls become increasingly common, addressing them is becoming part of a financial…
"When our savings plans fall short, we often blame ourselves. We assume we lack discipline, don't earn…
"The ability of a medical scheme to terminate membership must be understood within the broader framework…
"Our ongoing drive to deliver ensures our customers can rely on us in their times of need. The public…
"We are therefore asking Government to engage us as partners on the transformation journey by harnessing the knowledge of those who must implement it, and producing rules that are not only practical and aligned, but also achievable and well researched," says Kaizer Moyane, CEO of Association for Savings…
"The purpose of investing offshore should be to improve the resilience of a client's overall portfolio.…
"What I didn’t realise at the time was the power of compounding and ‘time in the market’, together with…
"Financial progress may feel slow or uncertain, but it is still possible. True wealth creation and financial…
Roberts Grava, Chief Executive Officer of Momentum Asset Management says: “This next phase is centred…
"Growing uncertainties combined with intensifying competition are causing increasing headwinds for the reinsurance industry. Geopolitical tensions, inflation, digital threats and climate-related risks make it more difficult to evaluate long-term claim costs and hence risk-appropriate pricing," said Clemens…
"The value of reinsurance has never been more evident than it is today. A resilient reinsurance sector…
"The underlying need for protection continues to grow as the risk landscape evolves and becomes more…
"DebtBusters’ Q2 2026 Debt Index reported a significant increase in young people applying for debt counselling. This signals that financial stress is affecting South Africans earlier, as they enter adulthood in a much more expensive environment than their slightly older peers,” says Benay Sager, executive…
Financial planning isn’t only about saving and investing. It is also about protecting what you have,…
"The first step in building household resilience is understanding your baseline cost of living. Dual-income…
"Our approach to facilities management is an extension of our broader operating model, where engineering, infrastructure and client solutions come together to enable the group to serve clients at scale," says Nkosinathi Manzana, Standard Bank Group Head of Real Estate Services.
“By permanently removing an upfront cost barrier like the initiation fee, we are making it easier for…
"A failed banking transaction is one thing; the business impact is another. Businesses don't run on banking…
“Many young journalists are expected to cover complex financial topics without ever having had structured exposure to how the industry actually works. The Business Journalism Exchange is our way of closing that gap," says Celiwe Ross, Group Chief Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Officer at Old Mutual.
“We are delighted to attract external talent with proven expertise and experience to complement our internal…
“The official launch of the IPEC Regulatory Sandbox reflects the Commission’s commitment to creating…
"This judgment makes it unequivocally clear that employers carry the financial and legal risk when contributions…
“SMMEs remain a critical driver of economic activity and job creation in South Africa. At a time when…
“South African industry has known for some time that diesel dependency carries risk. What the current fuel price environment has done is make that risk impossible to ignore. The conversation has shifted from ‘should we consider renewables’ to ‘how quickly can we move,” says Nigel Sun, Head of Sungrow…
"By tackling non-revenue water, we are addressing both a critical environmental challenge and an economic…
"In pursuing our growth agenda for the East Africa region and the African continent, we are focused on…
"Risk is not a threat to be managed. It is actually a massive opportunity to seize, but you have to seize it responsibly," said Werksmans Attorneys director and head of regulatory practice and service line leader for data privacy and cyber, Ahmore Burger-Smidt, adding that legal and compliance professionals…
"Its main purpose is to protect policyholders who may only learn at the claims stage that some funeral…
"The COFI Bill introduces enhanced governance standards for retirement fund boards. Trustees and other…
"A survey by Momentum Corporate on the two-pot system and who is making the most withdrawals shows that it is not the poorest South Africans, but rather established, middle-income households who are making repeat withdrawals most often. The reason for this boils down to both money and rules," says Nashalin…
"Simply putting operational efficiency ahead of employee needs is no longer enough. Businesses need to…
"People are living longer which means financial independence in old age is no longer just about replacing…
"Several South African fintech and digital distribution businesses have entered the insurance space via cell captives rather than applying for full insurance licences. By partnering with insurers, they gained speed to market while managing capital exposure," says Kwanele Sibanda, Founder and Editor of…
A significant advantage of cell captives is access to reinsurance markets through the licensed insurer’s…
South Africa is widely recognised as one of the most developed cell captive markets globally, with established…
"In gas markets, Iran is a significant producer, but it is not major exporter of gas. Unlike the oil market, there is little or no spare capacity in global gas markets right now. The big players in the region are Qatar and the UAE whose combined exports comprise around 20% of global liquified natural…
"In gas markets, Iran is a significant producer, but it is not major exporter of gas. Unlike the oil…
"The escalation of the Middle East conflict, now involving fighting against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon,…
"The escalation of the Middle East conflict, now involving fighting against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon,…
"Interest rate risk and high breakeven levels combined with concerns that crop and livestock prices could…
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