“The official launch of the IPEC Regulatory Sandbox reflects the Commission’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for responsible innovation in the insurance and pensions sector,” said Dr Grace Muradzikwa, Commissioner of the Insurance…
"This judgment makes it unequivocally clear that employers carry the financial and legal risk when contributions are not paid over as required. It is not only a compliance issue, but it also directly affects the financial protection of employees…
“SMMEs remain a critical driver of economic activity and job creation in South Africa. At a time when unemployment continues to pose a significant challenge, the growth and sustainability of small businesses become more important than ever,”…
"Firstly, underwriting profitability remained at high levels. Secondly, rising markets and solid investment performance lifted assets under management and asset-based fee income. And thirdly, persistency stayed strong across all business areas,…
"Discovery has delivered a strong performance during this period, consistently moving ahead of our five‑year growth corridor ambition. At the same time, we have made significant advancements in evolving the Vitality Shared‑value model, with…
Progress is built on resilience, not only on constant reinvention, at leadership level. In this piece, Kgomotso Lebele, Country Managing Director, Accenture South Africa explores why consistency – the kind that enables organisations to build…
"The environment is unlikely to settle or become more predictable anytime soon. The idea that this level of disruption was temporary and that stability will return is unrealistic, and corporate leaders will need to adapt faster than ever. However,…
"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…
"Firms must realise that the hiring process is a proxy for how the firm runs. Slow cycles, moving goalposts and long messy interview processes can cost you the person you really wanted. The fix here is simple. Lock in the brief. Share the outcomes,…
"We bring substantial value in terms of global leadership, having made invaluable contributions to the world's financial, investment, healthcare, pensions and insurance landscape. This is a calling not just to execute our job to the highest…
"Cybersecurity is no longer just a back-office concern, it's a boardroom priority. Insider threats are becoming more frequent, more costly, and harder to detect. We must embed resilience into every layer of our systems, from leadership to frontline…
"Thirty years ago, leadership in Financial Services certainly felt exclusive in every sense. Boardrooms were white, male, and often intimidating. The leader's word was final. They led by commanding, not by listening, and there was barely room…
"We are undisputedly the market leader when it comes to independent financial adviser distribution, and through collaboration between businesses we have created new solutions for our clients that are unique in the employee benefits and estate…
"We are helping clients plan with clarity and confidence. By combining our strengths with Assupol's trusted relationships, we are creating a sustainable model for inclusive financial growth," says Bongani Madikiza, CEO of Sanlam Retail Mass.
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