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“Flights are delayed or cancelled. Luggage goes missing. Trips are cut short. More seriously, travellers…
"Extreme weather can no longer be treated as an exception. It must be built into long-term planning, infrastructure investment and development decisions. The floods highlighted vulnerabilities in ageing infrastructure, drainage systems and planning approaches that need to evolve," says Petra Devereux,…
“Flights are delayed or cancelled. Luggage goes missing. Trips are cut short. More seriously, travellers…
"Insurance capacity, deductibles, cover and pricing changes with time. If the owner cannot continue…
“If a disclaimer is hidden, poorly worded, or overly broad, it may not stand up in the event of a claim.…
“As winter tourism gathers momentum, the reality is that some businesses will no longer experience a…
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,…
"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…
"As medical expense shortfalls become increasingly common, addressing them is becoming part of a financial adviser's responsibility. When recommending or reviewing medical aid, it is not enough to focus only on contributions and benefits," says James White, Director: Sales and Marketing at Turnberry…
"When our savings plans fall short, we often blame ourselves. We assume we lack discipline, don't earn…
"During bereavement, families should not have to worry about delays or complexity in accessing financial…
"Our ongoing drive to deliver ensures our customers can rely on us in their times of need. The public…
"Our members work with massive machinery, scale dangerous heights, and face conditions that most people…
"What I didn’t realise at the time was the power of compounding and ‘time in the market’, together with the importance of investing in assets that deliver inflation-beating returns over the long term," says Wendy Myers, Head of Securities, PSG Wealth.
Roberts Grava, Chief Executive Officer of Momentum Asset Management says: “This next phase is centred…
“We are seeing more South Africans asking how cross-border structures can support their financial goals…
"Investor behaviour, not market performance, is one of the greatest destroyers of long-term portfolio…
"The duration of the event may prove more important than the headline intensity. If conditions persist…
“Insurers cannot rely solely on historical loss data to understand risk. The combination of SAS’ AI and actuarial modelling capabilities with Swiss Re’s catastrophe intelligence will enable insurers to make faster, more transparent and more resilient underwriting and pricing decisions.” says Stu Bradley,…
"We can look back on a successful six months. Our partnership-based approach and lean organisation remain…
“The first half of the year has provided a welcome breather from previous years of high natural disaster…
"Patience and long-term thinking can be powerful investment strengths. But caution has its own risk. Over time, we need growth assets to help our money beat inflation. A money market investment may feel safe, but it is unlikely to deliver the long-term growth of shares," says Therèse Havenga, Head of…
"We cannot predict what the next decade will bring, but we can prepare for it. The purpose of financial…
"While women actively use digital channels to search for information, the research shows that digital…
"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…
"In financial planning, particularly in retirement, one such principle has shaped decision-making for decades: the retirement income rule of thumb," says Martiens Barnard, marketing actuary at Momentum Investments.
"But should you keep all your retirement savings together, or split them across more than one product?…
"Workplace culture and the relevance of the benefits offered also influence whether employees use these…
"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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