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“A drought can affect agricultural production, which affects supply chains, businesses and ultimately…
“According to our own research, fires remain one of the key drivers of commercial claims. But strategic alignment on modern structural firefighting practices is now critical because of evolving fire behaviour, modern building materials, and increasing urban density,” says Dr Moses Khangale, Manager Stakeholder…
“A drought can affect agricultural production, which affects supply chains, businesses and ultimately…
"Many businesses rely on vehicles to generate income, serve customers and keep operations running. When…
"Extreme weather can no longer be treated as an exception. It must be built into long-term planning,…
“Flights are delayed or cancelled. Luggage goes missing. Trips are cut short. More seriously, travellers…
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,…
"Every goal has a number to strive towards. It’s more than a feeling: It can be acted on, measured, planned and protected. Specifically for women, who traditionally were not as financially empowered as men, we encourage them to turn their ambitions into action," says Jeanette Marais, Chief Executive…
"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…
"At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to elevating our brokers and our clients experience…
"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…
A common misconception among women is that investing is only worthwhile with a large amount of money. “Which is just not true. Thanks to the power of compounding, a relatively small amount invested in your 20s can be worth more than a significantly larger amount invested later in life,” says PSG Wealth…
"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…
“We are seeing more South Africans asking how cross-border structures can support their financial goals…
“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…
"The first step in building household resilience is understanding your baseline cost of living. Dual-income households often slide into lifestyle creep, blending non-essential lifestyle choices with core survival costs," says Aubrey Faba, Provincial Head at Momentum Financial Planning.
"Patience and long-term thinking can be powerful investment strengths. But caution has its own risk.…
"We cannot predict what the next decade will bring, but we can prepare for it. The purpose of financial…
"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…
"If returns are lower than expected in the early years of retirement, the combination of withdrawals and underperformance can permanently damage a portfolio. Even if markets recover later, the capital base may already be too depleted to sustain income over the full retirement horizon," says Martiens…
"For employers, HR leaders, and employee benefits specialists, the real story lies in the changing nature…
"In financial planning, particularly in retirement, one such principle has shaped decision-making for…
"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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