IAIS Report 2025: Geoeconomic fragmentation one of key supervisory priorities
"This year's report reaffirms the IAIS' commitment to identifying emerging risks and supporting supervisors…
The role of technology – and particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – was another recurring theme. As digital tools reshape how risks are assessed, priced and monitored, AI is emerging as a powerful enabler across the engineering insurance value chain
"This year's report reaffirms the IAIS' commitment to identifying emerging risks and supporting supervisors…
"You need to understand exactly what you're buying – what's included, what's excluded, and when the cover…
"The report, Breaking Silos: Agile Insurance in an Uncertain World (November 2025), describes an industry…
"In traditionally drier regions, some farms have placed less importance on furrows and contours, and…
Life insurance is a vital financial safety net that ensures your family is protected when you’re no longer around. In this guide, Liberty explains how life insurance works, explores the best life insurance products in South Africa, factors that affect premiums, and tips on choosing affordable life cover…
Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to sharpen your money management skills,…
“This year, we wanted to create more space for focused, meaningful dialogue. The introduction of breakaway…
"Coface’s global “Power the Core” strategy, places digital technology and data excellence at the heart of our transformation. We’re committed to leveraging technology to enhance risk visibility, improve customer experience, and drive sustainable growth across South Africa and beyond," says Abdul Valley,…
"We offer our people exposure to global expertise, intellectually challenging work, and continuous learning…
"At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to elevating our brokers and our clients experience…
"We invest heavily in culture, talent development and creating an effective workforce. Our culture is…
"A good leader should set a vision for people, so that the employees feel part of something bigger than…
"The role of the financial adviser is being reimagined. Automation can quote a premium, but it can’t interpret human emotion or anticipate how life events ripple through a family’s finances. The adviser of 2026 is no longer a salesperson, they’re a life-stage strategist. They translate complex financial…
"Fraud not only harms the finances of medical schemes but also undermines affordability, reduces the…
“As South Africa’s urbanisation continues to grow, people are substituting fruits and vegetables for…
"Understanding what you are paying for is key to making the most of your medical scheme membership. Every…
"The future of healthcare financing in South Africa is defined by rising costs, rapid innovation, and…
"A robust US earnings season and signs of a recovering jobs market have prompted us to upgrade our view in November. While the unemployment rate has risen since the September employment data, this has been driven by a higher participation rate," says Sebastian Mullins, Head of Multi Asset and Fixed Income…
"While last year’s rerating in local bonds was driven largely by the unwinding of the political risk…
"The truth is, it's really about knowing yourself and your goals. A conservative investor isn't cautious…
“Our inaugural Sustainability and Impact report reflects who we are at our core: a purpose-driven investor…
"For investors seeking offshore exposure, there are a multitude of options available. While direct investment…
"We generated a very good Group profit in the first nine months. Both business groups as well as the investments and our lean operating model contributed to this. in view of this favourable business performance we are raising our earnings guidance for the current year," says Clemens Jungsthöfel, Chief…
“In an increasingly uncertain environment, Munich Re will continue to play its stabilising role. Be it…
"Through our collaboration, we have established a high-quality and transparent underwriting process that…
“If you’re concerned about your ability to continue meeting your repayment obligations should you lose your income, it's worth checking what existing cover you may have. You can confirm this by contacting the credit provider,” says Gavyn Letley, Product Head at DirectAxis.
"South Africans who gamble spend between R2,000 and R6,000 per month, with up to 50% of their income…
“Of those who apply for debt counselling, 95% have a personal loan, and 57% have a payday loan. A further…
"Standard Bank is proud to partner with Vodacom on delivering a funding package for this strategic acquisition and largest fibre deal on the continent which will increase connectivity to previously underserved communities," says Mulalo Takaedza, Corporate Financing Solutions Executive at Standard Bank…
"The festive season is also a time to reflect on your long-term financial plans and ensure that your…
"The significant change in the issuance of VAF loans is a remarkable trend, and it's being driven by…
"Short, dynamic awareness campaigns, like brief videos or interactive simulations, are effective in helping employees grasp complex security concepts. These programmes should extend beyond the workplace into personal online safety,” says Muhammad Ali, managing director, World Wide Industrial & Systems…
"Firms must realise that the hiring process is a proxy for how the firm runs. Slow cycles, moving goalposts…
"We bring substantial value in terms of global leadership, having made invaluable contributions to the…
"Cybersecurity is no longer just a back-office concern, it's a boardroom priority. Insider threats are…
"Thirty years ago, leadership in Financial Services certainly felt exclusive in every sense. Boardrooms…
"Other positive developments include a stronger and more stable Rand, falling inflation, and the country's removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list. The grey list exit, in particular, boosts the credibility of the financial sector and reduces transaction risks for global investors," says…
“This project demonstrates the power of collaborative leadership in advancing South Africa’s Just Energy…
"Tourism's value extends far beyond hospitality – it’s about rebuilding communities, revitalising local…
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA) have jointly published their inaugural report, Artificial Intelligence in the South African Financial Sector which provides the first comprehensive overview of AI adoption, including machine learning (ML) and generative…
"The court found in favour of the insurer and held that "the Firearms Exclusion unambiguously barred…
"The Financial Services Tribunal's decision in Sehlabaka v The Pension Funds Adjudicator & Others delivers…
"Customers often believe that belonging to a medical aid and having disability cover is enough, while many young people assume their age and good health will shield them from serious illness. But when a major health crisis strikes, it's often those very individuals who face the harshest financial consequences,"…
"By combining our banking expertise with Reunyte 's smart matching technology, we're able to connect…
"Investing strategically in comprehensive retirement benefit counselling is therefore no longer a “nice…
"SanlamAllianz’s divestment of its 40% stake in Masawara Investments has sparked widespread discussion in insurance circles, particularly in Zimbabwe. But beyond the transactional headline lies a more important story about resilience, regional strategy, capital strength, and the evolving shape of African…
"Retirement fund members nearing retirement want one thing above all: income that lasts for life. Yet,…
"As an executive headhunter with over two decades of experience working across local and global markets,…
"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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