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COVER’s September edition brings together South Africa’s most relevant conversations on technology, sustainability, mutuality, and modern advice.

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November 25, 2025
Turn your year-end bonus into a wealth booster
A year-end bonus can be more than festive spending money — it can jump-start long-term wealth. Thomas Berry of PSG Wealth explains how channeling even a portion into retirement annuities or tax-free savings accounts can accelerate growth, cut tax and secure your future.
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November 25, 2025
3 Leadership challenges SA Asset Managers face at the end of 2025
South Africa’s asset management industry enters 2026 under pressure, with talent, regulation and digital transformation reshaping the landscape. CEO Phryne Williams outlines the three leadership challenges firms must address now to build resilience, retain top performers and stay competitive in a fast-changing market.
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November 25, 2025
Santa SARB delivers festive cheer
As 2025 closes, global central banks face sharply diverging fortunes. While the US Federal Reserve battles conflicting data, market froth and liquidity strains, South Africa’s Reserve Bank enjoys a year of clarity, credibility and easing inflation, opening the door to further rate cuts.
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November 25, 2025
Why investors should challenge market consensus
US market dominance has reached historic extremes, creating hidden risks for investors. Dan Brocklebank of Orbis warns against blind index-tracking and explores why concentration, speculation and soaring valuations make global diversification more crucial than ever.
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November 25, 2025
One animal attack can ruin a holiday – and they happen more often than you think
Jason Veitch, Head of Accident and Health at Santam Travel Insurance (formerly TIC) explores the frequency of animal bites and why you need good medical travel insurance cover, as SA travellers increasingly seek adventure
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November 21, 2025
Top South African Lawyers Honoured in the 17th Edition of Best Lawyers
Leading South African law firm, Cox Yeats has been honoured in the 17th edition of the Best Lawyers in South Africa, with lawyers from across its national offices recognised for their outstanding expertise.
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November 21, 2025
Ascor Independent Wealth Managers Wins Prestigious FPI Professional Practice of the Year Award
Ascor Independent Wealth Managers, a boutique financial planning firm, has been awarded the prestigious FPI Professional Practice of the Year title by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI)
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November 20, 2025
PPS commentary: CPI for October 2025
South Africa’s inflation ticked up to 3.6% in October, but stayed below expectations, strengthening confidence in the Reserve Bank ahead of its rate decision. Mark Phillips unpacks what a lower inflation target, shifting expectations, and market movements mean for bonds, currency and investor
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November 20, 2025
AI Is The New Divide: South African Entrepreneurs must adapt or be left behind
As Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 begins, serial entrepreneur Petro Magos issues a stark warning, AI has created a new economic divide, and SMMEs that fail to adapt risk extinction. His message is clear, evolve strategically, or be left behind
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November 20, 2025
New initiative aims to accelerate venture capital growth in SA
A bold new regulatory sandbox could reshape South Africa’s startup landscape. Unveiled at the SAVCA VC Conference, the initiative aims to unlock global capital, streamline cross-border structuring, boost deal velocity and keep founders, and jobs, rooted locally while scaling globally.
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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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