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Henk Meintjes, head of risk product development, Liberty
Cancer still tops insurance claims list
[Nicci Botha] An increase in cancer-related insurance claims might not necessarily be a bad thing... read
Pravin Gordhan
Gordhan's out
[Nicci Botha] South Africans woke up to find President Jacob Zuma had achieved his endgame and ousted Pravin Gordhan... read
Booming sector needs African solutions
Booming sector needs African solutions
[Chris Ogden] A decade ago, Africa's financial services landscape was virtually dormant, but there's been some staggering growth... read
Finance
Professor Raymond Parsons
Reshuffle adds to policy uncertainty

Raymond Parsons

The removal of Pravin Gordhan and Mcebisi Jonas on dubious grounds had a very negative impact on markets and investor confidence... read
Insurance & Actuarial
Judge Ron McLaren, long-term insurance ombudsman
Insurance company penalised for "lackadaisical" handling of claim
A long-term insurance company has been ordered by the industry's watchdog to pay compensation for its shoddy handling of a claim... read
Accounting & Auditing
Bernard Agulhas, CEO, Irba
Irba audit plan 'dilutes rights'
MAFR ,as espoused by the Irba, undermines the rights of shareholders and disregards existing legislation that already safeguards the independence of audit firms... read

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Education & Training
New post-grad qualification for public sector financial management
New post-grad qualification for public sector financial management
A post-graduate qualification in public sector financial management has been launched by SAIPA and UWC's School of Government. read
Financial Services
Companies that inspire in Africa are highlighted
Companies that inspire in Africa are highlighted
The London Stock Exchange Group's inaugural ‘Companies to Inspire Africa' report launches, showing high growth companies in Africa... read
Ithala celebrates top business achievers at gala dinner
Ithala celebrates top business achievers at gala dinner

Issued by Ithala Development Finance Corporation

In recognition of their contribution towards developing KwaZulu-Natal as an entrepreneurial province, several enterprising business leaders were feted at an awards ceremony in Durban... read
Protecting and serving financial intermediaries and consumers
Protecting and serving financial intermediaries and consumers

Issued by Financial Intermediaries Association

The FIA has issued comprehensive public comments on a range of draft and proposed regulations that will have a significant impact on intermediaries and consumers in the financial services sector... read
Kenyans in diaspora are biggest senders of mobile money
Kenyans in diaspora are biggest senders of mobile money
Kenyans abroad are the biggest senders of mobile to mobile remittances, as data shows that 93% of WorldRemit's money transfers to Kenya go to mobile money accounts... read
Markets & Investment
Share-price rises point to interest in retail sector
Share-price rises point to interest in retail sector
Prospects for the retail sector may be dismal in 2017, but that has not stopped investors from piling in. The general retailers index has gained 4.2%... read
Boris Dzhingarov
How to become better at trading in the forex market

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

Using trading as a financial instrument is not an easy task, it requires a strong foundation in the financial industry. Here's how to become a better trader in the financial world... read
Bonds firmer as Treasury takes firm stand against Zuma step
Bonds firmer as Treasury takes firm stand against Zuma step

Maarten Mittner

The South African bond market was firmer in late afternoon trade as Pravin Gordhan received a standing ovation at struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada's funeral... read
Zunde Africa Fund wants to invest in student-run startups
Zunde Africa Fund wants to invest in student-run startups

Tom Jackson

Applications have opened for the Zunde Africa Fund, which identifies, mentors and invests in student-led startups and projects across Africa... read
Finance minister, Pravin Gordhan
‘Not our business,' says ANC of Gordhan's recall
The president's recall of the finance minister from an overseas trip has nothing to do with the African National Congress, secretary general, Gwede Mantashe said... read

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Taxation & Regulation
Ian Matthews, head of business development, Bravura
Tax revenue decline points to a deeper malaise

Ian Matthews

The finance minister's 2017 budget speech, coupled with concerns raised by commentators, highlight factors that may indicate a decline in tax compliancy... read
Venture Capital
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Five reasons your startup won't get financing

Patrick Ache

Startups face numerous challenges when it comes to getting financing. Firstly, many banks lend money on the basis of the four C's of credit.... read
Business
How to add far-flung destinations to your bucket list, without roughing it
How to add far-flung destinations to your bucket list, without roughing it

Nicci Botha

Bucket lists are notoriously fickle things. Just when you think you've got it sorted something else comes along that bumps everything else off... read
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