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 | LEEANN NAIDOO, ISSUED BY SAICA The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued amendments to the International Financial Reporting Standards as part of its annual improvement process...read |
|  | | Peach Payments appoints Uways Kureeman as country head and director for Mauritius, succeeding Sandeep Chagger, to drive growth and digital innovation...read |
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 | TONI ANDERSON Standard Bank anticipates a rebound in home-loan approvals as interest rates stabilise, following a decline in applications due to rising rates and low consumer confidence... Read |
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| |  | BABALWA NONKENGE Financial literacy and access to tailored financial products are crucial for South African women's financial independence, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment... Read |  | ISSUED BY AFRICAN RESPONSE In celebration of Women's Month, we recognise the indispensable role of stokvels and savings clubs, where women frequently take the lead... Read |
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| Banking |
 | GARY MOORE The Banks Act, while regulating banks and protecting public funds, violates the Rule of Law by granting arbitrary powers to the Prudential Authority... Read |
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 | ADRIAAN PASK The rand's strength post-elections reflects cautious optimism in the GNU, though economic improvements largely stem from a weakening dollar... Read |
 | Wetility and and A2Pay have partnered to empower informal retailers with sustainable energy independence and financial resilience... Read |
 | Nasho urges the government to protect social-housing tenants from a 40% electricity price hike, advocating for indigent benefits access... Read |
| Financial Services |
 | The new Avo Auto Care offer helps MFC clients maintain their vehicles affordably, with financing for essential components like tyres and more... Read |
 | There is a significant uptick in business owners using their services to unlock the value of their assets, says Lamna Financial... Read |
 | Rooden has had an extensive and diverse career, including experience in sales, organisational consultancy, risk, and finance... Read |
 | Coronation Fund Managers listed three new AMETFs on the JSE, expanding its range of offshore investment options for on-market investing clients... Read |
| Fintech |
 | CHIPO MUSHWANA Is South Africa’s future cashless? Navigating the evolution of digital payments… Read |
 | At 35, Prateek Suri has revolutionised Africa's tech industry with innovation, leading Maser Group to $1.9bn valuation and diversifying investments across sectors... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Thoma Bravo gets regional approval for Darktrace deal that is shadowed by conspiracy and intrigue… Read |
| Insurance & Actuarial |
 | South African insurers face a significant R34.4tn death and disability insurance gap. Berniece Hieckmann advocates for purpose-led innovation and consumer-centric products to bridge this gap... Read |
 | South Africa faces high crime, economic challenges, and climate change, driving demand for short-term insurance despite economic pressures, emphasising its importance... Read |
 | 1Life Insurance’s new TVC campaign Changes aims to capture the hearts and minds of South Africans... Read |
| Markets & Investment |
 | ANDRE CILLIERS Canadian tariffs on Chinese goods impact Chinese and commodity markets; dollar rebounds amid Middle East tensions... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Concerns about global lockdowns similar to Covid-19 have emerged following the WHO's PHEIC declaration for mpox. The outbreak, particularly in the DRC, involves a new strain and requires urgent containment efforts... Read |
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