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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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
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 26, 2025
Private equity in Southern Africa is regaining its stride
Nicola Gubb, SAVCA Interim Executive Director, unpacks the 2025 Private Equity Industry Survey, highlighting resilient dealmaking despite fundraising pressures, growing momentum in private credit, and progress in ESG and transformation, signalling a more agile, impact-driven PE industry aligned with Southern Africa’s long-term development goals.
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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 26, 2025
Money Smart Week - Democratising ETFs for every South African
Niki Giles, Head of Strategy at Prescient Fund Services, highlights how ETFs offer South Africans affordable, transparent, and diversified investing, empowering everyone, from first-time savers to seasoned investors, with equal access and fairness.
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August 26, 2025
The elephants in the room
Izak Odendaal, Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist, explores the clash between Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, the cross-currents shaping the US economy, and what tariffs, debt, housing strains, and AI investment mean for investors navigating today’s uncertain global environment.
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August 21, 2025
As Rand Volatility Surges, SA Investors turn to Gold for Stability in 2025
Although South African investors have historically lagged behind their global peers when it comes to adopting alternative investments in the wake of global economic uncertainty, they are quickly rethinking traditional strategies.
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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

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 29, 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 21, 2025

Insurance maverick Schalk Malan joins Standard Bank’s Insurance arm

Schalk Malan, founder of BrightRock, joins as Head of Insurance South Africa for Standard Bank’s Insurance and Asset Management Business Unit. His entrepreneurial expertise and actuarial background position him to drive growth and innovation across the Group’s insurance businesses.
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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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July 21, 2025
Building Trust: How Metropolitan Is Transforming Financial conversations
Lindiwe Gumede of Metropolitan, explores how the insurer is transforming financial engagement through trust-building
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July 21, 2025
Modernising insurance with IT and cloud solutions
Understanding Cloud, Data Analytics, and Insurance with Claudia Sass
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July 11, 2025
Building Resilience
Peter Tshiguvho, CEO of Metropolitan, offers a frontline view of the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry
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July 11, 2025
Driving Trust in the Warranty Market
Veritas Global Protection South Africa explores the changing landscape of vehicle warranties
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August 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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August 8, 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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July 30, 2025
Designing for Disruption: Building Redundancy into South Africa's Digital Infrastructure
Africa Data Centres CEO Adil El Youssefi highlights the risks of centralised internet infrastructure, following a major South African outage. He urges businesses to prioritise redundancy, diversify connectivity paths, and embed resilience into digital infrastructure to ensure continuity and performance.
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July 30, 2025
Tax Season Scams Are Surging - How Accountable Institutions Can Stay Ahead
With tax season underway, scams targeting individuals and institutions are surging. Sameer Kumandan of SearchWorks urges accountable institutions to strengthen ID verification, update customer data, monitor transactions in real-time, and prioritise fraud awareness to mitigate risks amid rising phishing and impersonation attacks.
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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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