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July 28, 2026
Africa's Construction Boom Brings Opportunity
Aon’s latest construction market report highlights the growing risks facing infrastructure projects, explaining why proactive risk management, early insurance planning and innovative risk transfer solutions are becoming essential for successful construction across South Africa and Africa.
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July 28, 2026
Wide return dispersion, easy capital and why investors should stay focused on fundamentals
Morningstar Investment Management examines recent global market trends, arguing that long-term investment success depends on diversification, valuation discipline and strong fundamentals rather than chasing market hype or reacting to short-term geopolitical uncertainty.
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July 28, 2026
South Africans want protection that keeps up with how they live and earn
Metropolitan explores how changing income patterns are reshaping financial inclusion, highlighting the growing need for flexible, affordable protection solutions that better reflect the realities of South Africans working across formal, informal and gig economy income streams.
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July 28, 2026
MPC keeps rates on hold amid persistent inflation risks
PPS Investments assesses the South African Reserve Bank’s latest interest rate decision, explaining why policymakers remain cautious as inflation risks, geopolitical uncertainty and weaker domestic growth continue to support a broadly hawkish monetary policy stance.
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July 28, 2026
AI can answer your money questions, but can it understand your life?
Old Mutual Personal Finance explores why artificial intelligence should enhance, rather than replace, professional financial advice, highlighting the enduring value of trusted advisers in helping clients navigate complex life decisions, emotional challenges and long-term financial planning.
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July 28, 2026
Standard Bank processes over CNY 8 billion in payments through China’s cross-border interbank system
Standard Bank has processed more than CNY 8 billion in transactions through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System, strengthening Africa–China trade by enabling faster, more efficient renminbi payments across an expanding network of African markets.
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July 28, 2026
The Growing Gap Between Healthcare Costs and Cover
Aon South Africa explains why gap cover has become an essential complement to medical scheme membership, helping protect households against rising specialist fees, co-payments and in-hospital funding shortfalls that can create significant unexpected healthcare costs.
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July 24, 2026
Jenwil BlueStar Awarded FPI Approved Professional Practice™ Status
The Financial Planning Institute has recognised Jenwil BlueStar as an FPI Approved Professional Practice™, acknowledging the firm's commitment to ethical, client-centred financial planning, professional excellence and trusted advice that helps clients achieve long-term financial confidence.
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July 23, 2026
June CPI Rises to 5.0% Ahead of SARB MPC Decision
PPS Investments analyses South Africa’s latest inflation data, explaining how rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions are shaping the inflation outlook while reinforcing expectations of a cautious, hawkish approach from the South African Reserve Bank.
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July 23, 2026
What to expect in your first meeting with a financial adviser
Momentum Advice demystifies the first meeting with a financial adviser, explaining how personalised guidance, goal setting and transparent planning can help South Africans build financial confidence and create a practical roadmap towards long-term financial security.
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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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