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July 26, 2024
Millennials will drive the growth of insurance in Africa
The insurance industry in Africa is undergoing significant transformation, marked by evolving consumer needs, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. Among the most influential demographic groups driving this change is the Millennials generation
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July 26, 2024
How artificial intelligence is improving industrial software
Manufacturers are increasingly turning to digital solutions to boost productivity. Global investment manager, Schroders discusses how AI has the potential to turbo-charge this trend and highlight two company case studies.
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July 26, 2024
Allocating capital to investments that grow South Africa’s economy
The formation of South Africa’s new government of national unity bodes well for the consolidation of state reform and pro-growth initiatives, including better performing parastatals, such as Eskom and Transnet, asserts Navin Lala of Old Mutual Alternative Investments.
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July 26, 2024
How to get on top of your tax return
As a taxpayer, understanding what your filing obligations are is crucial to ensuring that you remain tax compliant. During this tax season, the South African Revenue Service is once again making use of the auto-assessment process and plans to impose harsher penalties on taxpayers who file their tax returns late.
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July 26, 2024
Morningstar Investment Conference 2024 assembles star line-up of speakers
The annual Morningstar Investment Conference is set to take place on 17 September 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this year. The much anticipated in-person event brings together some of the financial industry’s top minds to provide delegates with cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis.
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July 26, 2024
Meet the 2024 Santam Women of the Future finalists
Santam, South Africa’s leading short-term insurer, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE magazines, is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards.
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July 26, 2024
Sinayo becomes largest shareholder in bus and taxi underwriter, CTU
Black women-owned investment company, Sinayo Global, confirmed that it had successfully acquired a further 20% stake in bus and taxi underwriting manager, CTU, boosting its shareholding to 30%. Significantly, this establishes Sinayo as the largest shareholder in the 33-year-old entity.
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July 23, 2024
Falling interest rates will help homeowners facing challenge of growing administrative costs
The easing inflationary environment has raised the prospect that the South African Reserve Bank may cut interest rates, with Standard Bank forecasting two cuts by year-end. However, higher administrative and home servicing costs will continue to pressure clients, despite potential rate cuts.
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July 22, 2024
2024 FPI Financial Planner of the Year Finalists
The top three finalists for the esteemed 2024 Financial Planner of the Year Award, presented by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI), have been unveiled.
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July 22, 2024
The Ocean Next Door
The Indian Ocean region, despite being underappreciated, holds significant economic potential due to rapid growth in South and Southeast Asia, especially India. Increasing regional trade and improved logistics could unlock vast opportunities for South African firms and the broader economic ecosystem.
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Download the 2023 TechFest eBook

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.

In this e-book we feature a comprehensive overview of all the presentations and round table discussions. The videos of the sessions, for the full experience, can be viewed on our website.

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