Medical schemes regulator flags ‘extravagant’ AGM expenses
Council for Medical Schemes urges investigation into ‘worrisome’ AGM costs as new research report reveals disparities within the medical scheme landscape.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
UK Supreme Court rejects AI as inventor
Three years after South Africa made history by granting a patent to an AI system known as the SA DABUS patent, the global legal debate on recognising AI as inventors continues to unfold in courts worldwide.
South African passport slips to 53 in global passport index
The Henley Global Mobility Report 2024 cautions about heightened uncertainty in the upcoming year, with 40 countries undergoing crucial elections, presenting potential risks to the fragile economic environment.
35 years of transformation: reflecting on the evolution of the global economy
Schroders’ chief economist and strategist, Keith Wade, identifies three dominant themes over the past 35 years and discusses how he expects them to continue shaping the global economy and markets in the decades ahead.
Index reveals SME sector’s determination to push through adversity
David Morobe, executive general manager for Impact Investing at Business Partners Limited, highlights some of the key findings from the latest quarterly SME Confidence Index.
Navigating 2024: key trends shaping the future of the insurance industry
From global risks to AI advances: experts share their insights into the forces steering the insurance landscape in the year ahead.
Unlock your potential in financial planning through MBSE
2023 top achiever Devon Lumley shares insights into online learning, self-discipline, and goal setting to maximise students’ Moonstone Business School of Excellence experience.
Time’s ticking for provisional taxpayers to submit Income Tax Returns
With just days left for provisional taxpayers to submit their returns, here is what they need to know to navigate the essentials and avoid penalties.
Insurance leaders urged to chart ethical course in the age of generative AI
The 2024 edition of the annual EY (Ernst & Young) Global Insurance Outlook details the risks, rewards, and a roadmap for the responsible deployment of GenAI in the industry.
Rising CV fraud: how data aggregation platforms safeguard businesses amidst escalating threats
In the battle against fraud, Sameer Kumandan, managing director of SearchWorks, a data aggregation platform, underscores the pivotal role of robust Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) checks.
Momentum Investments’ report signals positive economic trends for 2024
“In the Moment” report projects a decline in fuel prices, a deceleration in food inflation, and the possibility of an interest rate cut in the second quarter.
Shifting risk landscape to impact cost of reinsurance even further
Industry leaders caution against the ‘new normal’ in reinsurance costs, emphasising the need for a comprehensive strategy to navigate escalating challenges.
Must a retirement fund’s rules stipulate the exact number of trustees?
If the rules do not state the actual composition of the board, it will not be possible to determine whether the board is properly constituted at any given time.
Loadshedding looms large – SMEs count the cost and explore tech innovations for resilience in 2024
Jeremy Lang, Chief Investment Officer at Business Partners Limited, provides a review of the SME sector in 2023, including key developments, challenges, and the outlook of the sector heading into 2024.
Company retirement fund benefits: what are your options on resignation or retrenchment?
The pension or provident fund is likely to have additional risk benefits that may change significantly when you leave your current company.
Employers warned of risks posed by chatbots like ChatGPT in the workplace
ENS highlights the threat of ‘conversational AI leaks’, urging employers to monitor unauthorised usage.
FSCA imposes R143m penalty on Classic Financial Services director, creditors unaffected
Jacobus Geldenhuis misused clients’ funds instead of investing in shares, FSCA finds amidst Ponzi scheme investigation.
