Risk Management

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August 19, 2025
Safety, Understanding and Mitigation of Environmental Risk in the Workplace
Environmental risks pose severe financial, legal and reputational threats to businesses. Andy Mizen of Aon South Africa highlights lessons from past disasters, key compliance areas, and the importance of proactive safety cultures, empowering employees to prevent hazards through tools like Stop Work Authority.
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July 23, 2025
You can’t greenwash good data – A call for higher ESG data standards
A new report reveals over 200 misleading fossil fuel ads in South Africa, exposing rampant greenwashing. Energy Partners’ Manie de Waal warns that without accurate, site-level data, ESG efforts are ineffective, risking credibility, compliance, and operational efficiency.
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July 1, 2025
Why risk management is critical in South African healthcare
Rising medical malpractice claims in South Africa highlight a growing crisis of trust in healthcare. OLEA South Africa calls for urgent reform, robust risk management, and strategic insurance partnerships to restore dignity, reduce litigation, and protect both patients and providers.
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May 29, 2025
Fraud and Your Bank Account
Ann Cloete from Aon South Africa highlights the rising threat of cyber fraud targeting personal bank accounts. She explains how Funds Protect insurance offers vital cover against irrecoverable losses due to scams, phishing, identity theft, and online banking fraud.
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Financial Planning

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September 16, 2025
National Treasury’s vicious crackdown on CIS tax avoidance
National Treasury’s draft 2025 Taxation Laws Amendment Bill proposes significant changes for Collective Investment Schemes, removing key tax-neutral treatments and introducing paragraph 82A. Webber Wentzel experts outline potential anomalies, risks of double taxation, and the critical need for investor awareness and planning.
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September 16, 2025
When the world shifts, the rand reacts
Citadel Global forex expert Bianca Botes addresses the market volatility faced by South African investors and its impact on the rand and offers insights to investors on how they can find opportunity amid adversity.
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September 16, 2025
Offshore trusts are essential for wealthy South Africans returning home
For high-net-worth South Africans returning home, offshore trusts offer a strategic way to protect global assets, optimise tax efficiency, and secure succession planning. Sovereign South Africa’s Ralph Wichtmann stresses that structures must be established before regaining tax residency to preserve wealth effectively.
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September 12, 2025
Hollard Botswana’s Karabo funeral plan recognised for advancing financial inclusion
Hollard Life Botswana’s Karabo Funeral Plan has won a 2025 Tokio Marine Group Award for advancing financial inclusion. By leveraging mobile money and removing banking barriers, the plan expands access to affordable insurance for underserved communities across Botswana.
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September 17, 2025
South Africa’s economy shows signs of recovery but remains in per capita recession
The GDP grew 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, lifting annual growth to 0.6%, an improvement on Q1’s 0.1% but still below population growth, leaving the country in what Citadel Chief Economist Maarten Ackerman calls a “per capita recession.”
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September 16, 2025
Behind the headlines
Despite South Africa’s political and economic challenges, local equities and bonds are delivering solid returns. Structural reforms, private-sector investment, and attractive valuations suggest a positive long-term outlook, highlighting why investors should look beyond headlines and focus on fundamentals and diversification.
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September 12, 2025
World Gold Council and Linklaters LLP Launch a Vision for the Next-Generation Gold Market 
The World Gold Council, Linklaters and Hilltop Walk Consulting propose Wholesale Digital Gold, an innovation merging physical ownership with digital efficiency. By bridging allocated and unallocated structures, this vision could transform gold trading, settlement, and collateral use, reinforcing London’s global market leadership.
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September 12, 2025
Global Market Outlook: All eyes on US jobs and rate cut expectations
With inflation coming in line with expectations for August, tariff concerns took a backseat, Sebastian Mullins, Head of Multi-Asset and Fixed Income at Schroders Australia explores the tension between a resilient US economy and growing expectations for rate cuts.
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September 16, 2025

King Price is making insurance great again

King Price’s bold new campaign, “Make insurance great again,” uses satire to spotlight its serious promise: putting relationships, simplicity, and service back at the heart of insurance, delivering real human connection, 24/7 support, and proudly South African disruption.
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September 15, 2025

Insuring smart commercial growth for SA businesses

PSG Insure’s Ryno de Kock stresses the importance of aligning short-term insurance with business growth. As companies expand, tailored cover for assets, liability and business interruption becomes critical to mitigate risks, ensure continuity and support long-term sustainable growth.
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September 9, 2025

Executive team appointed to lead Santam Syndicate 1918

Santam has appointed an experienced executive team to lead Santam Syndicate 1918 at Lloyd’s, with Rob Vetch as CEO, alongside Simon Clapham, Richard Weston and Carla Jordan, positioning the group for international expansion ahead of its 2026 launch.
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September 4, 2025

Tourism Month: Travel SA safely and smartly

Tourism Month is the perfect time to explore South Africa’s beauty, but safety comes first. King Price’s Wynand van Vuuren shares smart tips to protect your car, belongings, and home so you can travel with confidence and peace of mind.
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September 2, 2025

Uncovering the devils in the detail

Construction contractors face mounting hidden risks, from extreme weather to legal liabilities and theft. CivilSure CEO Dan Payton warns that overlooked contract details and inadequate insurance can devastate businesses, highlighting why proactive risk management is now essential.
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September 2, 2025

Estoppel Without Words: A Cross-Border Lesson for South African Insurers

A recent Illinois appellate decision warns insurers that withholding policy documents can backfire. The court held that silence and non-disclosure may estop insurers from raising coverage defences, underscoring serious risks of inaction in claims handling.
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September 16, 2025
Bridging Legacy Systems with Digital Solutions: The Sapiens Approach
Managing and modernising decades-old policy records is one of the sector’s most pressing challenges.
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September 3, 2025
Advisor Challenges and Opportunities
South Africa’s financial advice industry continues to grow, but advisers face mounting complexity.
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September 3, 2025
Brokers and Beyond: Exploring new paths in insurance distribution
Insurance distribution is undergoing profound change, and brokers must adapt to remain relevant.
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September 3, 2025
Exploring Guidewire’s Impact on the Broker Industry
Insurance is rapidly digitising, reshaping the broker–client relationship and the broker’s role as a trusted advisor.
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July 31, 2025
Advice round table episode two
The real purpose of financial advice in modern South Africa.
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July 31, 2025
Advice Round table Episode 1
Unpacking the purpose and evolving identity of financial planning in SA
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July 24, 2025
AI meets insurance, transforming the industry with intelligent technology
AI is transforming insurance in Africa, - driving smarter decisions, better service, and real-time innovation
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July 21, 2025
Old School service, modern outcomes: The DGC Glass growth journey
Jason Tromp, MD DGC Glass reflects on the company’s growth journey and their approach to customer satisfaction.
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July 21, 2025
Engineering Insurance Under Pressure: A Sector Adapting to Change
Mark Barrow of Mirabilis, dives into the fast-evolving world of construction and engineering insurance.
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July 21, 2025
Efficiency, Innovation & Execution: Cardinal’s Tech Roadmap
Graham Harvey, CEO of Cardinal, offers a practical lens on the evolving intersection of technology and insurance broking.
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September 12, 2025
Experian Ranked 6th in 2025 IDC FinTech Rankings: Top 100
Experian has secured 6th place in the 2025 IDC FinTech Rankings, marking its fourth consecutive year in the global top 10, underscoring its leadership in AI, analytics, and digital transformation that drive financial inclusion, risk management, and innovation worldwide.
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September 2, 2025
Fraud prevention takes centre stage as businesses face mounting risks
Fraud is escalating in South Africa, making verification and compliance more critical than ever. SearchWorks’ VOCA platform marks one year of transforming FIC compliance, helping nearly 300 companies cut risk, streamline onboarding, and build resilience against financial crime.
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September 15, 2025
PROFIDA Enables Automatic Download of First National Insurance Data via Astute
PROFIDA now integrates First National Insurance policy downloads via Astute, joining major providers like Discovery, Sanlam, and Old Mutual. This automation streamlines financial needs analysis, enabling advisers to access accurate policy data instantly, reduce admin, and deliver precise, data-driven client advice.
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September 15, 2025
Computer Science Software (Pty) Ltd Sponsors Techfest 2025 and Launches Cutting-Edge Job Scheduler for PROFIDA Suite
Computer Science Software (Pty) Ltd, developer of the PROFIDA Software Suite, sponsors Techfest 2025 and launches a new job scheduler module. Enhancements include automated debit order reminders and advanced TFS compliance screening, driving innovation in insurance and financial services technology across Africa.
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March 27, 2025
Why Aren’t More Businesses Doing Personalisation Better?
Personalisation is evolving but remains underutilised. Andrew Solomon, Client Strategy Director at Achievement Awards Group, explores its challenges—data complexity, AI integration, and resource constraints. Despite these hurdles, businesses can start small, refine strategies, and gradually enhance customer engagement through tailored experiences.
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June 19, 2024
Understanding the value of customer complaints and the importance of handling them well
Complaints are an inevitable aspect of running a business. Handling these customer grievances effectively is crucial, not only for maintaining a good relationship with the complaining customer but also for safeguarding your business’s reputation - especially in an era where social media can amplify an individual’s voice
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August 31, 2023
Three practical ways to make your small business bloom this spring
Janeesha Ragubeer, Area Manager at Business Partners Limited, foresees a promising season ahead for South African small businesses, offering her insights on three actionable strategies to help them flourish this spring.
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