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Highlights from the 2026 FPI Annual Refresher
Nathalie Burrows, Editor at EBnet The conversations at this year’s FPI Annual Refresher prompted me to reflect on how privileged I am as a financial planning professional to know the...
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NFO recovers a staggering R328 million for disgruntled financial consumers
Reana Steyn, Head Ombud and CEO of the NFO Since its establishment a year ago, the National Financial Ombud Scheme South Africa (NFO) placed a staggering R328,5 million in the hands of...
2025 Sanlam Benchmark Survey: Nearly half of respondents call for school-level financial education
Kanyisa Mkhize, Chief Executive at Sanlam Corporate South Africa’s retirement system is under pressure – not only from economic strain but from a widespread lack of access,...
The 2025 Sanlam Benchmark Symposium: my key takeaways
Nathalie Burrows, Editor at EBnet The 44th Sanlam Benchmark Symposium held yesterday continued its legacy as a cornerstone of thought leadership and innovation in the employee benefits...
China’s misunderstood advantage is key to unlocking value in a low-growth world
Jing Cong (JC) Xue, Portfolio Manager at Foord Asset Management Against a backdrop of slowing global growth and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, investors continue to overlook one of...
Global investors turn to active management amid heightened geopolitical volatility: Schroders Global Investor Insights Survey
Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders International investors are increasingly turning to active management to strengthen portfolio resilience and capture...
Proxy voting and shareholder activism
Leon Greyling, COO of Motswedi Economic Transformation Specialists Proxy voting and shareholder activism are critical tools for influencing corporate governance, enabling shareholders...
The secret to great governance in our (scary) new world order
Annamarie van der Merwe, Executive Chair, FluidRock Governance Group There is a definite shift happening in the world order, says leading scenario planner and futurist Chantell Ilbury....
Economists share their views on the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict
Sanisha Packirisamy, Chief Economist at Momentum Investments, and Izak Odendaal, Chief Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth From Sanisha The intensifying sectarian...
Here’s how not to torpedo your stock portfolio
Wendy Myers, Head of Securities at PSG Wealth As an investor, the goal isn’t just about boosting returns; it’s about doing so without torpedoing your portfolio in the process. That means...
Justice clicked: Landmark cybercrime conviction shakes South Africa’s digital underworld
Era Gunning, Executive Banking and Finance at ENS On 3 June 2025, the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court marked a significant milestone in South Africa's legal history when...













