IAIS mid-year GIMR 2026 reflects sector stability amid global uncertainty
"This year's risk assessment by global insurance supervisors at the IAIS continues to focus on ensuring…
"I look forward to working closely with the African Union, our development and other partners, shareholders and the ARC team to deliver ARC's mandate in support of African countries. At the same time, we will advance our transformation strategy, expand innovative risk-financing solutions and strengthen…
"This year's risk assessment by global insurance supervisors at the IAIS continues to focus on ensuring…
"The success of these systems is dependent upon the design of the system. Analysing the available water…
"Many fires originate from unnoticed electrical risks, ageing infrastructure, inadequate maintenance,…
"The true value of advice lies in helping people understand. Understanding their options. Ultimately,…
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"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,…
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"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…
"During bereavement, families should not have to worry about delays or complexity in accessing financial support. Our focus has been on removing uncertainty and ensuring that when clients need us most, we respond with urgency, simplicity and care," says Himal Parbhoo, CEO of FNB Insure.
"The regulatory environment is one of the most consequential forces shaping South African healthcare…
"The ability of a medical scheme to terminate membership must be understood within the broader framework…
"The research shows that mid-career South Africans are not failing to plan, they are managing risk under…
"The danger with AI in financial advice is not always obvious, but the results may be overlooking important…
"Ultimately, navigating the tension between longevity and legacy requires a behavioural shift. Relying on reactive, short-term cash management or treating long-term compounding vehicles as open liquidity pools artificiality accelerates wealth destruction," says Franzo Friedrich, Chief Marketing Officer…
"South Africa is often seen as lacking AI-ready talent, but this diagnosis is inaccurate. The country…
“Operating through a regulated local entity matters because it shapes the environment in which decisions…
"Building trust with African states is essential, particularly given the region's history with resource…
“The global environment has changed significantly. Authorities are no longer scrutinising whether offshore…
"Health-care systems must evolve to manage long-term conditions more effectively. Introducing prevention measures, intervening earlier and bridging public and private sectors can help people stay healthy, productive and financially resilient," says Alison Martin, CEO Life, Health and Bank Distribution.
Munich Re’s Cyber business in Asia-Pacific and Africa has announced a new management team, with Marco…
“I’m delighted to welcome Vitruvian Partners as our new lead investor. Since launch in 2020, ASR has…
"Inflation remains the single biggest pressure point for households. Even where incomes are rising, essential costs quickly absorb that relief. This makes budgeting discipline and financial awareness more important, because households need to know where they can adjust when pressure rises," says Ayesha…
For Craig Baker, newly appointed Executive Head of Sales, Distribution and Customers at Capital Legacy,…
"While there are no official numbers on how many people fell victim to tax-season scams in 2025, the…
"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…
"Its main purpose is to protect policyholders who may only learn at the claims stage that some funeral policies may not pay out because of the limits that apply when they hold multiple funeral policies with the same insurer," says Christine Rodrigues, Partner, and Shatakane Smela, Candidate legal Practitioner,…
"The COFI Bill introduces enhanced governance standards for retirement fund boards. Trustees and other…
"The decision illustrates a compelling and justified application of the Court's discretion in circumstances…
"But should you keep all your retirement savings together, or split them across more than one product? The answer depends on each person’s circumstances and where they are in their retirement journey. Here are a few things worth considering," says Sino Booi, Momentum Savings' Product Development Lead.
"Workplace culture and the relevance of the benefits offered also influence whether employees use these…
"People are also living longer: Over the past two decades, life expectancy has climbed by 13 years, which…
"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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