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January 2026 Edition

The start of a new year is always a moment for reflection, but 2026 arrives with sharper questions than most. From digital assets and financial crime to geopolitical uncertainty and changing client needs, the risk landscape is evolving at pace. In this issue of COVER, we bring together industry leaders, economists and practitioners to unpack the forces reshaping insurance, investment and financial advice. The common thread is clear: resilience, trust and informed decision-making are no longer optional, they are fundamental to navigating the year ahead.
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What’s Inside

Global business challenged by rapid emergence of a new age of competition

Drawing on the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026, this article explores the key threats leaders must navigate in an increasingly volatile environment.

Why Financial Crime Risk Demands Regulation and How Africa Is Leading the Way

Regulation is essential to protect consumers & markets, & African countries like Kenya and Ghana are emerging as global leaders in building safe, trusted digital finance ecosystems

How 2025 shifted insurance technology and what to look out for in 2026

Drawing on conversations with Tial Technologies in 2025, this article explores how insurance technology is evolving from back-office infrastructure into intelligent orchestration.

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Financial Planning

  1. Why advisers hold the key to client peace of mind when it comes to retirement decisions - Read Article
  2. What’s shaping portfolios in 2026? -Read Article
  3. A shift in risk reality: changing how we think about income protection - Read Article
  4. Building wealth where people live - Read Article
  5. Momentum Investments’ Market review and macro-outlook summary for January 2026 - Read Article
  6. Outlook 2026: Take an active approach to valuation risk and seek opportunities to diversify - Read Article
  7. Why Financial Crime Risk Demands Regulation and How Africa Is Leading the Way - Read Article
  8. Opportunities In South Africa - Read Article
  9. Venezuela and the widening gap between geopolitics and viable energy investment - Read Article
  10. How employee benefits shape a stronger company culture - Read Article
  11. What shaped 2025, and what it tells us about 2026 - Read Article

Short Term

  1. Insights from Renasa in 2025 - Read Article
  2. The New Year’s resolutions you need to keep - Read Article
  3. Building resilience in a fragile world - Read Article
  4. The Complete Risk Manager - Read Article
  5. South Africa on edge as major risks converge in 2026 - Read Article
  6. Service excellence, smart cost control and purpose-driven scale - Read Article
  7. Global business challenged by rapid emergence of a new age of competition - Read Article
  8. Truck driver wellness and road safety basics key as high-season fatigue sets in - Read Article

Technology

  1. From reporting tool to strategic infrastructure - Read Article
  2. The digital transformation of FSPs - Read Article
  3. How 2025 shifted insurance technology and what to look out for in 2026 - Read Article
  4. Trends, tensions and opportunities shaping 2026 - Read Article

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