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July 16, 2026
Income is not enough to secure a financial future, behaviour is the missing ingredient
PSG Wealth highlights how small financial decisions made early in life can shape long-term outcomes, encouraging young professionals to start saving, investing and seeking financial advice sooner to build lasting resilience and avoid costly future regrets.
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July 16, 2026
How employee debt is actively eroding workplace productivity
NMG Benefits argues that employee financial distress has become a significant business risk, with its Employee Wellbeing Index and SalarySaver programme helping employers reduce debt pressures, improve financial resilience and strengthen workforce productivity through targeted, data-driven interventions.
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July 16, 2026
Standard Bank's Financial Fitness Academy earns global recognition
Standard Bank’s Financial Fitness Academy has received international recognition for advancing financial literacy, with its practical education programme helping more than 500,000 people across Africa build stronger financial habits, improve wellbeing and support long-term economic resilience.
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July 16, 2026
ZEP-RE and FSD Africa Partner to Help African Insurtechs Move from Innovation to Scale
ZEP-RE and FSD Africa have partnered to expand the 2026 BimaLab Africa Insurtech Accelerator, supporting startups developing inclusive insurance solutions while strengthening innovation, investment, climate resilience and market access across 28 African countries.
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July 14, 2026
UP’s CE Index shows trust is doing heavy lifting in investment and life insurance
The University of Pretoria’s latest Customer Experience Index shows South Africa’s life insurance and investment industries outperform global benchmarks, with trust, effective problem resolution and strong customer relationships emerging as key drivers of loyalty, advocacy and long-term business growth.
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July 14, 2026
Why financial literacy needs to start at home and in the classroom
Financial literacy starts long before adulthood. Foord Asset Management explores why teaching children about saving and investing through accessible storytelling can strengthen financial habits, improve long-term resilience and help build a more financially capable future generation.
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July 14, 2026
Should you lump or split your retirement savings?
Choosing between one retirement product or several depends on your financial goals, tax position and flexibility needs. Momentum Savings explains how costs, investment strategy and professional advice can help structure retirement savings for stronger long-term outcomes.
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July 14, 2026
Mandela's greatest lesson for financial advisers
Marking Mandela Day, Momentum Financial Planning highlights financial advice as a form of education and empowerment, arguing that advisers create lasting value by helping people understand complex financial decisions and build the confidence to secure their long-term financial futures.
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July 14, 2026
How to get your tax affairs in order without overpaying
As tax season begins, Wealthbit encourages South Africans to review their tax position rather than relying solely on SARS auto-assessments. Understanding deductions, retirement contributions and tax-efficient investing can improve cash flow and strengthen long-term wealth creation.
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July 14, 2026
Between Hype and Fear
Despite geopolitical tensions and AI-driven market enthusiasm, investors should remain focused on diversification and long-term fundamentals. Old Mutual Wealth explores how hidden financial risks, rather than headline events, may pose the greatest threat to portfolios in an increasingly uncertain global economy.
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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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