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How SA’s new Credit Guarantee Vehicle could unlock private infrastructure capital

Conway Williams, Head of Credit at Prescient Investment Management Not every multilateral funding announcement warrants a second read. Last month's announcement did. For those...

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What the Gold and AI booms mean for investors

Sean Neethling, Head of Investments, Morningstar South Africa Big market moves are becoming more common, with large gains in September carrying over into October. This is true...

Critical information for people nearing retirement

Sean van Zyl, Certified Financial Planner® at Old Mutual Personal Finance With the rising cost of living and volatile market conditions putting pressure on retirement income, choosing...

Three financial planning myths you probably still believe

Kashif Noor, Head of Retail Distribution at Ashburton Investments We get it. "Financial planning" may sound like a term that belongs in a wood-panelled office, reserved for people who...

Fair Pay and the transparency paradox: What South Africa’s proposed bill means for executives

Suran Moodley, Group Managing Executive at Ariston Global The subject of executive remuneration remains both contentious and emotive, but a newly proposed bill may have unintended...

Black Friday alert: How AI, deepfakes and smart scams are tricking shoppers

Melanie Botes, Chief Information Officer at RCS With Black Friday around the corner and International Fraud Awareness Week (16 - 22 November) approaching, RCS is warning shoppers to...

Emotional intelligence – the real power behind effective business leadership

Roland Innes, Managing Director at DYNA Training It has become increasingly clear that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is not a bonus skill; it is essential for meaningful leadership in...

Highlights from Day 2 of the 2025 ASSA Convention

Nathalie Burrows, Editor at EBnet Day 2 of the 2025 Actuarial Society of South Africa Convention continued to deliver the great standard of content set by Day 1. Starting with a...

South Africa: Van Wyk reshapes parental leave – impact on retirement fund benefits and risk cover

Deirdre Phillips, Partner, Bowmans The Constitutional Court’s judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour places South Africa’s parental‑leave regime on a...

Closing the ESG gap in SA venture capital

Feedback from the recent SA Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) VC Conference As ESG principles play an increasingly important role in investment mandates globally,...