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Finance

20 May 2022

VIDEO: How fast access to capital will help you build your business

By Staff Writer

The current economic climate demands that small businesses be more responsive and agile than ever before. To build a competitive business, SMEs need fast and easy access to funding from lenders who understand their business. SMEs in industrial sectors For SMEs in the industrial sectors, a seamless supply of materials, as well as being able...
21 Feb 2022

Financial services in 2022: An opportunity for metamorphosis

By Staff Writer

Keys to successfully balancing reputational risk with the desire for speed and innovation in 2022 and looking at digital transformation more holistically: to include people, processes, and partnerships as core pillars, not just technology.
16 Feb 2022

Many ways to secure funding for your business

By Staff Writer

While banks are unlikely to approve a loan without ticking all the required boxes, there are alternative funding solutions available.

04 Feb 2022

Mastering digital change in the modern organisation

By Staff Writer

Chief financial officers are instrumental in driving digital transformation.
27 Jan 2022

Study finds CFOs play an integral role in future-proofing manufacturing businesses

By Varushka Padayachi

New research by SYSPRO reveals that the manufacturing CFO will play a critical strategic, innovative and financial role in the business moving forward.  The study, which was conducted in July to September 2021 and led by SYSPRO, assessed the sentiment amongst senior level chief financial officers within manufacturing sectors across the Americas, APAC and EMEA. The participants encompassed financial leaders...
17 Dec 2021

SMMEs must harness the power of finance to survive the pandemic

By Staff Writer

For SMMEs that have survived the COVID-19 crisis through resilience and creativity, steering their businesses back to prosperity will be “all about the money”. This according to a panel of experts speaking at the 2021 Absa Smart Supplier Conference, organised by Smart Procurement. All about the money A panel discussion entitled “Knowing Your Financial Superpowers...
07 Dec 2021

Glasfit introduces affordable new credit system

By Staff Writer

Together with ClearGroup, which delivers the FinYou finance offering, Glasfit has introduced a brilliant new credit system that provides customers with a buy-now-pay-later option. Powered by Click2Pay, the system is quick and easy to use, allowing Glasfit customers to replace their windscreen/glass immediately, while paying over a three-month interest-free period. Processed in a few minutes...
19 Nov 2021

IMCD reports 51% EBITDA growth in first nine months of 2021

By Staff Writer

IMCD, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced its first nine months 2021 results. Piet van der Slikke, CEO says: “We have delivered strong results in the first nine months of this year. Despite constraints in the supply chains, our committed team was able to benefit from strong demand and further expanded...
29 Sep 2021

Blending Retirement Income Solutions

By Staff Writer

Silver Digest spoke to Linda Blom, Business Development Manager at Glacier by Sanlam, about ways of blending different solutions for a sustainable retirement income. WHAT FACTORS SHOULD RETIREES CONSIDER WHEN THEY INVEST THEIR SAVINGS? Life expectancy. With medical advances the possibility of outliving your capital becomes a real risk. Inflation. Your savings lose purchasing power...
26 Sep 2021

Women should take control of their finances

By Staff Writer

Women’s Month has come and gone. It’s time to take control of your finances – not only is it empowering but you will be building a financial roadmap for your future. To become financially independent is to have the knowledge of what is going on in the financial market, and also what to do should...
24 Sep 2021

Is your retirement portfolio positioned for the inflation-beating returns on offer?

By Staff Writer

If the last year has taught investors anything, it is the cost of ignoring risk assets when market circumstances change so dramatically. With a period of rapid global economic growth expected this year, risk assets such as equities remain set to benefit. But inflation-plus returns do not come through in a straight line. As such,...
23 Sep 2021

Get real about retirement: The changing role of beneficiaries

By Staff Writer

Historically, the ability to leave capital to dependents was a primary consideration of retirement planning. However, new research shows that this is becoming gradually less important. Of foremost concern to retirees is that their retirement money should last (at least) as long as they do and cover their monthly expenses. This growing trend may be...