With the recent Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal as well as the European Union’s new set of data privacy laws that were implemented on 25 May 2018, data protection and privacy are two of the most talked about subjects in board meetings as well office corridors. As data and analytics are a big driver in how businesses revolutionise […]
The old saying that the wheels of justice grind slowly is certainly true when it comes to property syndication complaints addressed to the FAIS Ombud. With the demise of Sharemax in 2010, disgruntled investors who believed that their advisers were wrong had three years to lay a complaint from the day they became aware or […]
Schalk Malan, CEO of BrightRock, recently shared five of the major developments that are set to change the insurance industry as we know it. According to Schalk the rise of blockchain, personalised/precision medicine, the continuing rise of big data, multi-channel engagement and the Internet of Things (IoT) are technological advances that the industry will have […]
The world of social media can be overwhelming for some. How do you keep up with the latest trends and social media platforms? Do you have to have a presence on all? What is better – Facebook or Twitter? One of the main differences is that Facebook allows likes and friends while Twitter’s call to […]
How does a standard electronic signature differ from the Advanced Electronic version? According to Neil Summers, Head of Sales at Moonstone, it is important to understand the legality of e-signing, especially with all the e-meeting technology offerings currently available, some with transactional capability and digital signing functionality. He recently shared his thoughts on the Standard […]
Whether you like it or not, social media and technology have changed the way that we do business. It has changed the way that we interact, not only with our friends, but also with our clients. A recent US research study has shown that 81% of the financial advisors surveyed are using social media in […]
It’s the start of 2018 and you have done your annual planning. Does this include the implementation of a digital channel as part of your marketing and client interaction? Here are a few reasons why you should: Of South Africa’s total population of just over 57 million, 30 million has access to the internet, a growth of […]
