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August 29, 2025
Navigating life’s transitions with purpose, financial confidence and legacy in mind
In celebration of Women’s Month, Citadel recently hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled Peaks and Purpose, bringing together a panel of accomplished women to share guidance on financial empowerment, leadership and legacy planning.
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August 29, 2025
Asset Valuation Unpacked
Accurate asset valuations using Estimated New Replacement Cost (ENRC) are vital for proper insurance cover, risk management, and financial planning. Aon’s Hulisani Madala explains why combining physical and desktop valuations helps businesses avoid underinsurance, optimise premiums, and protect long-term investments.
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August 29, 2025
5 things to know when establishing a private equity fund in Africa
Africa presents vast opportunities for asset managers, but success requires careful structuring. Webber Wentzel experts outline five key considerations, jurisdiction, alignment of interests, governance, investor oversight, and profit sharing, that drive effective fundraising, capital deployment, and long-term resilience in Africa-focused private equity funds.
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August 29, 2025
Seeking resilience in gravity-defying stock markets
Despite geopolitical risks and economic uncertainty, global equities keep hitting record highs. Schroders experts explore the forces driving markets, the risks of retail-driven momentum, and why quality stocks, diversification, and resilience-focused strategies may offer long-term opportunities for active investors.
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August 29, 2025
Trust is the Future of Advice
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August 29, 2025
Employee Value Proposition Initiatives That Have Unlocked the Futuristic Outlook of Human Capital
Palesa Ntoagae, Human Capital Executive at Old Mutual Insure, champions women’s empowerment as central to future-ready workplaces. Through bold Employee Value Proposition initiatives, flexibility, wellbeing, mentorship, and leadership development, she advocates accelerating gender equality to unlock untapped potential and drive organisational growth.
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August 29, 2025
From celebrity bling to your ring: What to know about your diamond before saying ‘I do’
Taylor Swift’s dazzling $1M engagement ring spotlights the importance of insuring high-value jewellery. With wedding season approaching, Elite Risk’s Tarina Vlok shares expert advice on valuations, certificates, specialist cover, and safekeeping to ensure prized diamonds are properly protected against loss or damage.
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August 29, 2025
Smart Insurance Strategies for Keeping Your (Older) Ride and Wallet Happy
South Africans are keeping cars longer, driving smarter financial decisions. With rising repair costs, smart maintenance and tailored insurance, mechanical warranty, service plans, tyre and rim cover, and comprehensive insurance, are essential to protect savings and keep older vehicles reliable for years.
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August 26, 2025
Khaya Gobodo joins leading insurance group as CEO-Designate
Earlier this year, Khaya Gobodo joined Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH) as CEO-Designate. The appointment is part of a planned succession strategy, where Gobodo will ultimately succeed the group’s CEO Tom Creamer, who will take on the role of Chairman of the Board, subject to regulatory approval.
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August 26, 2025
FSCA publishes new Conduct Standard for collective investment scheme managers
The FSCA’s Conduct Standard 3 of 2025 sets updated governance, risk, compliance, and portfolio requirements for collective investment scheme managers, aligning South Africa’s CIS framework with international standards and enhancing investor protection.
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Technology has become indispensable in the digital age. As for the insurance and financial industries, if you had the privilege, or foresight, to attend COVER's TechFest2023, you would have heard from the various presenters how crucial innovation on the back of technology has become for survival and a sustainable competitive strategy.
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