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"Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern sitting in the background of global commerce.…
"The high frequency and shifting nature of hailstorms now poses a significant threat to farmers, with direct consequences for agri-businesses and the country’s wider food system. For commercial farmers, this disruption affects production cycles and contracts, but smallholder farmers are even more vulnerable,"…
"Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern sitting in the background of global commerce.…
“Specialist Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance plays a crucial role giving engineers the confidence…
"Managing complex portfolios involves a detailed understanding of a client's operational and risk environment.…
"Many in the South African insurance industry have invested significantly in climate risk modelling,…
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…
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“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…
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"In our claims data, heart attacks, strokes, and cancer are among the leading causes. And what's alarming…
“The inevitable result is an erosion in benefits, even though premiums are increasing, which means that…
“As South Africa’s urbanisation continues to grow, people are substituting fruits and vegetables for…
“We remain positive about the medium outlook of the emerging and frontier markets where we operate and…
"Closed-ended funds are structured with fixed life cycles, typically seven to 10 years, which naturally enforce exit discipline. Managers must plan, govern, and realise investments within a defined horizon. This structured approach has historically contributed to stronger long-term outcomes in South…
"A robust US earnings season and signs of a recovering jobs market have prompted us to upgrade our view…
"Multi Asset portfolios have been firm investor favourites over the past 12 months and for the quarter…
"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…
"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…
“Summer brings great opportunities to earn some extra cash, whether it’s turning a skill, hobby, or spare time into real money. With a little creativity, you can avoid December debt stress and the infamous ‘Januworry’,” says JustMoney’s head of customer experience, Sarah Nicholson.
“Many Isle of Man trust administrators, lawyers and accountants are themselves South African. This dual…
Andile Jonas, Head of Marketing at Momentum Savings, points out that research confirms that goal-based…
"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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