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Allan Gray defends 'good value' Net1
[Hanna Ziady] Allan Gray has defended its decision to invest in Net1 UEPs, the controversial parent company of social grants distributor CPS... read
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Building business around the customer
[Peter Alkema] In an era of rapidly emerging new technologies customers' preferences are deeply interlocked with the use of new digital innovations... read
The value of rewards in building consumer trust online
The value of rewards in building consumer trust online
[Carlos Simões] Trust, throughout the e-commerce ecosystem, was the number one topic taking up headspace for those in the industry... read
Insurance & Actuarial
Insurance rivals go head-to-head in aid of charity
Insurance rivals go head-to-head in aid of charity
The King Price family arrived to work this morning to find an empty throne – their king (mascot) has been abducted by one of its (green with envy) competitors over the weekend... read
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Insurance vital, but no magic bullet to fight drought in Africa

Alex Whiting

More developing countries urgently need insurance to cushion their farmers against weather extremes that can worsen poverty, but it is no magic bullet to ward off the escalating impacts of climate change, experts say... read
What homeowners need to know about insurance
What homeowners need to know about insurance

Issued by Private Property

Understanding the ins and outs of home insurance is crucial. Here's what you need to know to safeguard your home against any unexpected loss or damage... read
Marine insurance is a risky business
Marine insurance is a risky business

Adriaan Bester,

Today marine insurance covers all forms of cargo, across all modes of transport be it ocean vessels, ferries, barges, road, rail and even courier services... read
Accounting & Auditing
Tax ombudsman asks to probe delayed refunds
Tax ombudsman asks to probe delayed refunds
Tax Ombudsman Judge Bernard Ngoepe has written to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, asking for permission to launch a probe into whether "systemic problems" SARS are the reason for widespread delays in the payment of refunds... read
Banking
Afgri pursues Bank of Athens' SA stake
Afgri pursues Bank of Athens' SA stake

Colleen Goko

Afgri is seeking to acquire the South African portion of Bank of Athens. The deal would give Afgri, which has long been a financier of farmers in partnership with the Land Bank, a banking licence... read
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A tale of note: Joe Public helps Nedbank's customers see money differently

Leigh Andrews

Joe Public has completed a new brand repositioning for Nedbank titled “See money differently”. It launched at Design Indaba last week, aired during Carte Blanche and was released onto social media platforms just 24 hours ago. Joe Public ECD Roanna Williams comments on how the general SA public is responding... read
Financial Services
Productive weekend
Productive weekend

Issued by Iemas Financial Services

The last few days have been a busy and exciting time for Iemas in Secunda with the hosting of a Wellness Day at the regional office and the annual PwC Kosmos 3-in-1 Comrades qualifier in Secunda... read
NCR warns about pawning vehicles for loans
NCR warns about pawning vehicles for loans
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) is concerned about the rising number of consumers who pawn their motor vehicles in order to obtain loans... read
Fintech
CiTi joins Helen Zille on mission to Singapore, Japan
CiTi joins Helen Zille on mission to Singapore, Japan
The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) is joining Western Cape premier, Helen Zille, on a working visit to Singapore and Japan... read
Markets & Investment
The China syndrome: Africa, the East and mining
The China syndrome: Africa, the East and mining
Over the past decade, South Africa has experienced an insatiable demand from China for raw material and commodities to fuel its manufacturing industries... read
Dipping in and out of equities could be more risky
Dipping in and out of equities could be more risky

Andriette Theron

Strong inflows into money market funds during 2016 could indicate a widespread sense of caution in many investors during a year of surprises... read
Economic growth not the panacea, but will soften the blow
Economic growth not the panacea, but will soften the blow

Professor Raymond Parsons

The shrinkage in the SA economy in 4Q 2016 was worse than many analysts in both the public and private sectors were expecting... read
South Africans all the poorer for cashing in pensions
South Africans all the poorer for cashing in pensions
An Old Mutual report shows a dramatic decrease in the number of employees planning to preserve their savings should they resign from their position... read
Renewed vigour in mining sparks opportunities
Renewed vigour in mining sparks opportunities

Kim Cloete

The improved outlook towards commodity price has been a boost for the mining industry and has opened up exciting opportunities... read

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Taxation & Regulation
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The Sugar Tax: implications for the cane industry, obesity and consumer behaviour

Hamlet Hlomendlini

The biggest concern is that the implementation of tax on sugary beverages will have serious implications for the sugarcane industry in the medium to long term as it will cascade down the value chain... read
Venture Capital
Crowdfunding's growing impetus in Africa
Crowdfunding's growing impetus in Africa
Peer-to-peer business lending is the third-largest finance model in Africa, totalling $16m in volume in 2014 and 2015, and it's growing in popularity... read
International
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Gauteng increases mental health spending after Esidimeni crisis

Genevieve Quintal

Gauteng finance MEC Barbara Creecy tabled a R108bn budget for the province, which included R10bn added to the baseline of departments to meet increased demand... read
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