For the fourth year in a row, specialist insurer African Risk Capacity (ARC) has secured the top ranking in the insurance industry for environmental, social and governance (ESG).

Allianz Trade has released its first Country Risk Atlas, a new flagship publication focused on country risk, an expertise the world leader in trade credit insurance has built up over decades.

The report reveals that the 398 global natural disaster events caused a $380 billion (2022: $355 billion) economic loss during the 12-month period under review – 22 percent above the 21st-century average – driven by significant earthquakes and relentless severe convective storms (SCS) in the United States and Europe.

The festive season typically sees a boom in travel-related sales volumes as many South Africans make their way to local or international tourism destinations. The unfortunate reality, however, is that unsuspecting travellers make easy pickings for scammers and fraudsters.

The role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved to become a pivotal position in the corporate world. CISOs and their teams are tasked with the formidable responsibility of safeguarding an organisation's digital assets, systems, and infrastructure.

Christo Snyman, CEO of CS Forensics, explains that detecting and preventing employee fraud is not just about protecting an organisation’s bottom line, it's also about preserving the trust and credibility that form the bedrock of any successful business.