In a move poised to shake up the South African mass-market life insurance landscape, the Hollard Group has made a significant strategic investment in SA-based insurtech, Simply Financial Services.

In 2021 First National Bank (FNB), in partnership with Xero and Edge Growth, announced the launch of the FNB Xero Programme for Accounting Practices (FXPAP), a developmental initiative aimed at capacitating small black-owned accounting practices

Richard Carter, head of Assurance at Allan Gray, delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by South Africa's pension fund system. Carter also discusses the upcoming "two-pot" retirement system set to be implemented in 2024, emphasising the importance of balanced legislation and the need for sufficient time for industry changes

According to Hollard Life Solutions, the claims process is arguably one of the most crucial aspects of the policy cycle, and it is the insurer's responsibility to make sure that this process is as seamless as possible for the policyholder.

Innovative new curricula options and independent impact investment in schools can play a vital role in addressing skills imbalances, argues Kelly Joshua, Head of Education Investing for Old Mutual Alternative Investments

With November fast approaching for the 2023 Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) Annual Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner where this year’s winner of the FPI Financial Planner of the Year (FPOTY) competition will be crowned, the FPI has formally announced the three finalists that will be vying for the coveted title as Noel De Kock, CFP®, Lara Warburton, CFP® and Thomas Brukman, CFP®.