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23 Aug 2018

AlphaCode seeks next OUTsurance or Discovery offering R16m in support

AlphaCode, an initiative of Rand Merchant Investments (RMI), has set aside R16 million to identify a new generation of financial services entrepreneurs through its AlphaCode Incubate initiative.
23 Aug 2018

Winners of Alexander Forbes Investments Asterisk*Awards announced

Alexander Forbes Investments is for the first time sponsoring three new awards to recognise the leaders of the South African investment schemes industry and also identify the year’s most exceptional funds and fund managers.
23 Aug 2018

Could land expropriation without compensation turn the Land Bank into a house of cards?

In the Land Bank’s 2018 Annual Report released earlier this week, the top risk on a list of 18 principal risks is unsurprisingly the issue of land reform and the impact of the possibility of Expropriation without Compensation.  This risk is described as potentially having an impact on national food security, sustainable farming, the economy...
22 Aug 2018

Inflation outcomes relatively steady for food

By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural economist at FNB Agri-Business. South African consumer inflation came in on the upside at 5.1% for July 2018 but still within the SARB’s target range of 3-6%. The food component however was still on the low side at 3.4% driven by the disinflation in bread and cereals and fruits which...
22 Aug 2018

How the Fourth Industrial Revolution can make yours a happier family

Retirement is the most certain risk we face – and most people find it hard to mitigate. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has some solutions, beginning with helping you to understand your retirement status, says Alex Cook, CEO, GCI Wealth.
22 Aug 2018

Gap Cover for seniors - what you need to know

As we advance in years, we may gain invaluable wisdom, but for many of us the ageing process can also signal the onset of new health concerns.
22 Aug 2018

Blockchain technology is attractive to insurers

Blockchain is essentially a shared, decentralised and cryptographically-secured database. It can record the details of almost anything, such as monetary transactions, contract agreements, personal identity details, or records of physical assets.
21 Aug 2018

Financial inclusion and support key to entrepreneurship in Africa

Driving financial inclusion amongst entrepreneurs and small business owners in Africa will ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge to transform their businesses into productive and sustainable contributors to the continent’s economy.
21 Aug 2018

Setting up your dependants for a sustainable financial future

According to Stats SA, in 2017 there were approximately 71 million unemployed youths globally. Roughly 53% of South African youths, between the ages of 15 and 34, are heavily indebted.
21 Aug 2018

Greek companies are experiencing a revival - more competitive and less indebted

With its exit from the European bailout programme, Greece is looking forward to closure on eight successive years of crises. This is according to a report from Coface entitled Businesses in Greece: finally, a fresh start? Here is an overview of the report: For the first time since 2008, GDP grew for four consecutive quarters. Growth...

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