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Social media firestorm: what went wrong and how Old Mutual is responding
Old Mutual provides context to the Molefi complaint, and how the group is planning to address the alleged non-payment.
FSCA launches advisory panel to represent retail consumers
The aim of the newly established panel to ensure that the perspectives and concerns of retail financial customers are effectively considered in the Authority’s activities.
More prosecutions essential to getting off grey list, says Treasury’s Momoniat
The absence of a successful prosecution of anyone named in the Zondo report is a big concern, Business Times reports.
Retail investors drive net inflows into hedge funds in 2023
Hedge funds saw robust inflows for the second consecutive year, according to recent data released by ASISA.
Five more years … Kganyago to stay on as SARB governor
The President also renews the terms of two deputy governors and appoints Mampho Modise to replace Kuben Naidoo.
Coronation wins global award for empowering women in finance
Coronation Fund Managers clinches the 2024 100 Women in Finance Europe, Middle East, and Africa Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.
How recent geopolitical events will reshape investor strategies
Recent geopolitical events are poised to drive substantial increases in global military spending, spur the emergence of a more assertive ‘Global South’, and accelerate investments in technological innovation.
It’s ‘business as usual’ for debarred director of Classic Financial Services
A provisional sequestration order for the estate of Classic Financial Services director Jacobus Geldenhuis has been granted.
Fairtree wins South African Manager of the Year award
The full list of winners at this year’s Raging Bull Awards ceremony.
Bad analysis feeds mistrust in SA’s financial system, says Kganyago
The governor of the Reserve Bank also says he is confident the country will get off the grey list in 2025.
Ransomware gang claims to have leaked government pension data
LockBit, the cybercriminal group allegedly responsible for the attack, was the subject of a take-down operation by global law enforcement agencies.
Rising fire risks prompt urgent focus on insurance in the agri sector
A dispute over a R14 million claim underscores the importance of clear communication and thorough risk assessment in fire insurance agreements.
Forensic investigation finds no evidence of billing fraud at Mediclinic
ENSafrica identified some incidents involving mistakes or unintended errors, but these were ‘random and minuscule’.
2025 FPI Convention Highlights with Lelané Bezuidenhout and Ronald Matande
Financial Planning Institute executives Lelané Bezuidenhout and Ronald Matande discuss the highlights of the FPI’s annual convention on 3 and 4 November 2025. Watch full interview:
Bitcoin’s price discovery justifies a core holding
The primary supply of Bitcoin is running dry, and the secondary supply is limited.
Board of Healthcare Funders takes Council for Medical Schemes to task in lawyer’s letter
The BHF raises 10 issues, including the ‘misuse’ of curatorships, whether NHI is informing policy prematurely, and the absence of low-cost benefit options.
