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May 16, 2025
27four invests in Inclusivity Solutions to enable innovative insurance solutions across the continent
27four’s Venture Capital Fund have invested alongside Goodwell Investments towards a funding round of ~ US $ 4 million to pan-African inclusive insurtech , Inclusivity Solutions.
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May 15, 2025
The psychology of smart trading: building a money mindset for long-term success
MJ Givens Kgasi, Analyst at Octa, explores the vital role of mindset in trading. In volatile markets, emotional discipline, self-awareness, and psychological resilience are as important as strategy—empowering South African traders to make smarter, more consistent, and long-term financial decisions.
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May 15, 2025
Insurance fraud is rising sharply, and South Africans are footing the bill
Insurance fraud in South Africa surged 46% in 2023. GIB Insurance’s Liezel van der Schyff highlights the growing sophistication of fraudulent claims and how insurers are fighting back with tech, collaboration, and stricter vetting to protect honest policyholders
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May 15, 2025
Exposure to climate risk is a given – the question is how to approach it
Climate change is unavoidable for investors. Andrew Howard of Schroders outlines three key decarbonisation strategies—Climate Leaders, Solutions, and Improvers—emphasising the value of active ownership and forward-looking analysis in managing climate risk and identifying transition winners.
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May 15, 2025
The swing from OEM to OEE – good news for insurers and clients
Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) glass has become a hot topic in the South African insurance industry recently, as market leaders start moving to specify OEE glass instead of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) glass for auto glass and windscreen replacement.
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May 15, 2025
First-Party Fraud Surpasses Scams to Become the Leading Form of Global Attacks
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions' 2024 Cybercrime Report reveals a surge in first-party fraud, now the leading global fraud type at 36%. The report warns of evolving AI-driven threats amid shifting fraud patterns and rising attack rates in key sectors.
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May 15, 2025
A2X announces UBS as first international broker to trade
A2X Markets, the licensed stock exchange providing a secondary listing venue for companies, have announced that UBS South Africa aims to commence trading on its platform in the second quarter of 2025, thus becoming the first international broker authorised to trade on the platform.
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May 15, 2025
How working from home affects your insurance
Working from home often means investing in office equipment and using personal spaces for business purposes. Nxumalo warns that standard home insurance policies may not cover business activities, which could lead to declined claims.
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May 13, 2025
More than bricks and bond repayments
Esther Devar from Momentum Financial Planning explores the emotional and financial realities of homeownership for mothers. From budgeting and credit to protection and legacy, she shares vital advice to help women build sustainable futures while balancing caregiving and financial responsibilities.
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May 12, 2025
Hollard International deepens its Africa expansion strategy
Hollard International accelerates its Africa expansion with major acquisitions in Mozambique and Botswana. CEO Pravin Kalpagé shares how these deals align with Hollard’s pan-African strategy to boost scale, deepen partnerships, and unlock long-term value across diverse insurance markets.
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