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Financial dependency is key in allocating a death benefit
Lebogang Mogashoa, Pension Funds Adjudicator Marriage alone does not automatically qualify a spouse to receive a death benefit – financial dependency on the fund member is a critical...
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Aligning ESG Measures within Industry: A Comparative Study from Retail, Finance, and Mining in South Africa
Dr Chris Blair, CEO of 21st Century “In today's corporate landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become crucial indicators of a company's long-term...
Of Hawks and Hippos
Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth The unexpected recent passing of former Reserve Bank Governor and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni robbed South Africa of one of...
Executive remuneration in Africa adopts global trends while tackling local challenges
Norma Mazibuko, Executive Rewards Consultant at Bowmans The latest trends in executive pay in Africa show a growing alignment with practices in developed markets, although there are...
How to protect yourself against funeral cover fraud
Isaac Mudau, Chief Operating Officer: Funeral Business at BrightRock Funeral cover fraud is a growing stain on South Africa's insurance industry. Dishonest individuals and...
New data privacy trends help drive growth in frequency and severity of large cyber claims
Michael Daum, Global Head of Cyber Claims, and Vanessa Maxwell, Global Head of Cyber and Financial Lines, Allianz Commercial Cyber claims have continued their upwards trend over the...
Looking to enhance cybersecurity? Five top tips for business leaders
Orlando Scott-Cowley, Public Sector Tech and Business Development Manager at AWS It’s been a grim year in cybersecurity for South Africa. Early in 2024, the Companies and Intellectual...
China: stimulus arrives… more needed
David Rees, Senior Emerging Markets Economist at Schroders Beijing’s pain threshold for the deflationary slump in China’s economy has finally been reached and onshore equities rallied...
7 Ways a financial adviser can add value to your life
Bertie Nel, Head of Financial Planning and Advice at Momentum Just like in cricket, success in one’s financial journey requires teamwork and strategy. As the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup...
Unlocking returns: why invest in South African infrastructure?
Nathaniel Micklem, Co-Head of Emerging Market Alternative Credit and Vivienne Taberer, Investment Director, at Ninety One Dedicated infrastructure investing is a relatively new concept...
ESG and South African Pension Funds: A Trustee’s Guide
John Taylor, Lead Specialist: Business Development at YALA Consultants and Actuaries As a pension fund trustee in South Africa, you're navigating a complex landscape where...











