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December 13, 2024
Four essential tips for surviving financial heat this summer
If you allow yourself to get too carried away, that spring in your step may come to a sobering halt when the heat of Janu-worry’s financial struggles hits your pocket. FNB’s Product Head for Integrated Advice Ester Ochse shares some simple yet effective pointers to help you stretch your rands this season
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December 13, 2024
From awareness to action: Redefining security for the financial sector
Sophisticated scammers, increasingly challenging threats and a high price tag – fraud and scams are costing the financial sector more than money, says Richard Frost, Head of Consulting at Armata Cyber Security
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December 13, 2024
Essential Security and Safety Checks for a Hassle-free Holiday Season
Ann Cloete from Aon South Africa, an insurance brokerage and risk advisor, shares top holiday security tips to keep your season both merry and safe.
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December 13, 2024
Standard Bank and Kwenantle Farmers Partner for Sustainable Agric Growth
Standard Bank – through Stanbic Bank Botswana - has joined forces with Kwenantle Farmers, a prominent agricultural enterprise, to promote eco-friendly farming practices while contributing to Botswana’s sustainable economic development and diversification.
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December 12, 2024
AI Technology Making South African Roads Safer
Netstar’s AI-powered dash cams monitor driver fatigue and road safety in real-time, combining alerts, 24/7 fleet bureau support, and predictive insights to prevent accidents. This cutting-edge solution enhances safety, reduces risks, and saves lives on South African roads.
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December 12, 2024
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire IDVerse
Acquisition will expand LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ capabilities in risk and fraud solutions and enhance digital identity onboarding and identity verification through IDVerse’s AI-powered technology.
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December 12, 2024
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Continental Reinsurance Plc
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Continental Reinsurance Plc (CRe) (Nigeria). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
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December 12, 2024
From construction mafia to clean energy
Key insights and highlights from the 6th annual conference of South African Association of Engineer Insurers (SAAEI), including discussions on innovative solutions, legal challenges, and the shifting risk appetite of reinsurers.
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December 12, 2024
New Discovery Insure Holiday Drive Trends report reveals key road trip insights
Discovery Insure’s new Drive Trends research released on 12 December 2024, reveals critical information for staying safe on South African roads this December and January. Notably, Discovery Insure’s data reveals that with reduced bumper-to-bumper traffic, people tend to speed more over the year-end period.
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December 12, 2024
FSCA update on licensed crypto asset service providers
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) commenced the licensing process for crypto asset service providers (CASPs) under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, No. 37 of 2002 on 1 June 2023.
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Download the 2023 TechFest eBook

Technology has become indispensable in the digital age. As for the insurance and financial industries, if you had the privilege, or foresight, to attend COVER's TechFest2023, you would have heard from the various presenters how crucial innovation on the back of technology has become for survival and a sustainable competitive strategy.

In this e-book we feature a comprehensive overview of all the presentations and round table discussions. The videos of the sessions, for the full experience, can be viewed on our website.

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