Isaac Ramputa and Chad Ward, RisCura More intentional support is needed to develop a South African investment industry that better represents the demographics of our country. Over the last decade we have seen increased attention…
AI will reduce SA’s crime stats as early as 2023
October 21, 2021
Applying artificial intelligence to big data can predict – and prevent – crime. Warren Myers, CEO and co-founder of security and medical response marketplace AURA When a social media site throws out an ad for…
Munich Re Automation Solutions launches next generation underwriting technology for South African Life Insurance
October 13, 2021
ALLFINANZ Predictor allows clients to seamlessly deploy cutting edge predictive modelling technology into their underwriting process. Munich Re Automation Solutions, the leading provider of insurtech solutions to the life insurance industry, has today launched its advanced…
ESG moves into the mainstream
October 11, 2021
Allianz Global, Corporate & Specialty The journey from a voluntary regime for companies around environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics to a more regulated and compulsory one involving transparency, disclosure and reporting is well underway. Although there…
Megan Heine – Crime-fighting pilot and role model
October 8, 2021
It is early morning, and chopper pilot Megan Heine doesn’t have time to sip her coffee. Instead, the 30-year-old is running towards her Robinson 44 helicopter. Seconds ago, she was alerted to a hijacking that had just taken place outside Pretoria. She is based at Ultimate Heliport in Midrand,…
After China's crackdown is the worst yet to come for investors?
September 14, 2021
Schroder Investment Management Limited The MSCI China Index has fallen more than 30% from peak-to-trough this year after President Xi announced sweeping changes to the way some companies are regulated. We talked to Robin Parbrook,…
Schalk Malan, CEO of BrightRock Short-term insurance recently became one of the talking points of the July lootings after thousands of SMEs were affected by the riots, suffering loss and damage to assets. In the…
Auto & General With an average of 2.26 protests per day over 7 years – for anything from labour issues to municipal services, corruption and governance – South Africans are no strangers to protests and riots. While…
