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BusinessTech and Standard Bank launch new podcast series - Watch the first interview

Podcasts

BusinessTech and Standard Bank launch new podcast series - Watch the first interview

Issued by Broad Media 26 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. John-Paul (JP) Okkers, African Bank's new Head: Digital Channel.

Banking

Digital transformation expert joins African Bank

22 Nov 2024

New client acquisition: TDMC enters financial service sector and makes waves in just 4 months

Digital

New client acquisition: TDMC enters financial service sector and makes waves in just 4 months

Issued by TDMC 16 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Kim Gibb, chief executive officer of Prescient Management Company.

Finance

Empowering women in finance: Debunking common myths

Kim Gibb 15 Aug 2024

Women's Month

#WomensMonth: Vivian Ngalo - head of marketing at Glacier by Sanlam brings a fresh perspective

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Aug 2024

Markets & Investment

Women on Wall Street: Challenging investment industry stereotypes

Rupert Hare 7 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Gavin Gehlig, chief executive officer of Consult by Momentum.

Insurance & Actuarial

Gavin Gehlig named CEO of Consult by Momentum

3 Jul 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Debarments reveal systemic issues within the financial services industry

Jean-Paul Rudd 2 Jul 2024

Source: Crossgate Technologies.

Banking

Crossgate earns Level 1 B-BBEE, clinches EMV deal

4 Jun 2024

Mukuru CEO Andy Jury on stage at Africa Tech Week 2024

Technology

#ATW24: Mukuru's customer-first approach behind Africa longevity

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Dean Baker is the squad lead of BFSI from Infobip.

Banking

Banks must embrace next-generation solutions to satisfy data-driven demands

Dean Baker 23 Apr 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

What businesses want: Improved regulation that spurs investment

11 Apr 2024

Coronation scoops international award for women empowerment in London

Markets & Investment

Coronation scoops international award for women empowerment in London

Issued by Coronation 19 Mar 2024

Africa takes centre stage as the gender hub for mainstreaming success

Employment Equity

Africa takes centre stage as the gender hub for mainstreaming success

Issued by Business Engage 4 Mar 2024

Wiehann Olivier is partner, fintech and digital asset lead at Mazars in South Africa

4th Industrial Revolution

A South African perspective on Bitcoin ETFs

Wiehann Olivier 20 Feb 2024

#BizTrends2024: Zetu Damane - Trends which will make or break brands in 2024

Marketing

#BizTrends2024: Zetu Damane - Trends which will make or break brands in 2024

Zetu Damane 6 Feb 2024

Source: Wilkinson Architectural Metals. Alex Forbes headquarters.

Markets & Investment

Alexforbes acquires OUTvest

2 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Mark Neil, chief distribution officer at Bidvest Life.

Trends

Life insurance trends to watch in 2024

1 Feb 2024

Legacy in motion: Carl Coetzee appointed as a managing director within the Capital Legacy group

Law Practice

Legacy in motion: Carl Coetzee appointed as a managing director within the Capital Legacy group

Issued by Capital Legacy 26 Jan 2024

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Cyber Law

Ransomware: What is an organisation's obligation to prevent fraud?

Karl Blom & Laone Setshedi 6 Nov 2023

Economy

#MTBPS: South Africa is making positive strides in counter terrorism financing, yet challenges persist

James George 2 Nov 2023

FNB wins Best Digital Bank, according to Human8's SITEisfaction 2023

Banking

FNB wins Best Digital Bank, according to Human8's SITEisfaction 2023

Issued by Human8 26 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Government Employees Pension Fund chairperson Dondo Mogajane.

Markets & Investment

Mogajane launches Gepf's transformative policy for economic change

12 Oct 2023

Watch South Africa's top investment experts on Smart Money with Alishia Seckam

Markets & Investment

Watch South Africa's top investment experts on Smart Money with Alishia Seckam

Issued by Broad Media 10 Oct 2023

Ask Afrika Orange Index 2023 survey reveals that CX becoming crucial for business success

Research

Ask Afrika Orange Index 2023 survey reveals that CX becoming crucial for business success

Issued by Ask Afrika 10 Oct 2023

Source: Ria Papier and the esteemed individuals - Darshan Daya, Edmund Higenbottam, Liz Kolobe, and Nicola Gubb - have officially embarked on their new roles as board members of Savca.

Finance

New leadership takes the helm at Savca

9 Oct 2023

#BehindtheSelfie: Kinola Pather, head of strategic marketing at NMG Benefits

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Kinola Pather, head of strategic marketing at NMG Benefits

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Aug 2023

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Trends

The evolution of remuneration and reward trends in South Africa

Craig Raath and Morag Phillips 7 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. Rosie Guest, chief marketing and communications officer at Apex Group.

Financial Services

#WomensMonth: A journey to Apex Group's first chief marketing officer

Katja Hamilton 1 Aug 2023

SMMEs need help in alleviating SA's jobs crisis

Community

SMMEs need help in alleviating SA's jobs crisis

26 Jun 2023

CDA Solutions prioritises youth employment in financial services

Financial Services

CDA Solutions prioritises youth employment in financial services

Issued by Motsepe Advertising 15 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. African Bank's new chief people officer, Gcobitsa Ntshona.

Banking

New African Bank exco members announced

8 May 2023

RBS Academy tackles skills shortage in SA insurance

Insurance & Actuarial

RBS Academy tackles skills shortage in SA insurance

Issued by RBS Academy 6 Mar 2023

Source: Supplied. Terence Naidu, chief executive officer and founder of Truzo.

Financial Services

FCA approves first African-focused digital escrow service

2 Mar 2023

On the rise: Africa's WhatsApp economy

Mobile & Apps

On the rise: Africa's WhatsApp economy

Heidi Badenhorst 1 Mar 2023

Medical Aid

The numbers never lie: choosing a medical scheme can be a data-driven decision

Weatherton Nyambeu 15 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Magda Wierzycka, Synia's chief executive officer.

Markets & Investment

Sygnia's Magda Wierzycka to return as CEO

6 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Heloise Greeff, an eToro popular investor.

Markets & Investment

Is ChatGPT the death knell for investment banks?

2 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Absa Group and Zindi colleagues at the Career Day.

Banking

Absa and Zindi spotlight data science as a career

11 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied. Nedbank's Neo Mushwana.

Fintech

Nedbank's Chipo Mushwana on a cashless society in SA

Katja Hamilton 30 Sep 2022

Source: Je'nine May. Professor Suki Goodman, the dean of the Faculty of Commerce at UCT

Taxation & Regulation

UCT's Department of Finance and Tax celebrates 10-year anniversary

Stephen Langtry 19 Sep 2022

Return to the office, or the rise of hybrid work?

Management & Leadership

Return to the office, or the rise of hybrid work?

Issued by BrandMapp 15 Sep 2022

Celebrating 10 years of helping South Africans leave a legacy

Law of Succession

Celebrating 10 years of helping South Africans leave a legacy

Issued by Capital Legacy 9 Sep 2022

Source: Supplied. Anton Coertzen, chief commercial officer of Ukheshe.

Financial Services

How embedded finance is eclipsing the fintech competition

Anton Coertzen 11 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of FNB and WesBank's asset-based finance Khantse Radebe.

Financial Services

Wesbank appoints new CEO of asset based finance

2 Aug 2022

Financial services companies in SA must be ready for the rise of digital natives

Technology

Financial services companies in SA must be ready for the rise of digital natives

Ria Pinto 25 Jul 2022

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4th Industrial Revolution

The invaluable role of machine vision in automation

Eric Tyree 19 Jul 2022