When algorithms collude: how AI may break competition law without intent
Experts warn that AI tools may quietly drive price-fixing and collusion, posing a new threat to competition law.
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South African insurers harness AI to spot risks sooner and serve clients better
From early-warning systems in liability cover to behaviour-based motor premiums, local insurers are adapting AI tools to South Africa’s unique risks.
FSCA publishes 2025–2028 Regulation Plan to guide financial sector reform
A top priority is supporting National Treasury in finalising COFI and rolling out the themed frameworks.
Insurers using tech to beat scammers at their own game
Beyond one-off fakes, syndicates are exploiting AI to reuse damage photos and cloned invoices across multiple claims.
In the age of AI, asset managers face a new kind of intelligence test
As artificial intelligence accelerates a quiet revolution in active asset management, Coronation’s Peter Kempen argues the future lies in blending AI’s speed and scale with human intuition and judgment.
Most financial planners are positive about impact of AI – global survey
Research by the Financial Planning Standards Board finds 64% of advisers are already using or piloting AI tools to streamline client communications and workflows.
FSCA discloses approach to regulating a rapidly changing financial sector
Unathi Kamlana says the Authority will support the integration of advanced technologies and strengthen frameworks for consumer protection, cyber resilience, and financial inclusion.
Why I am overweight in US assets
The US economy continues to surge ahead, driven by AI investments, resilient corporate growth, and strategic monetary policy.
Why DeepSeek’s AI innovation could disrupt the global tech landscape
DeepSeek’s new AI has sent shockwaves through stock markets. Schroders shares insights on how this shift may alter chip demand and influence technology giants.
Insurance sector proves resilient amid global uncertainty
Industry leaders at the IAIS annual conference unpack key risks facing the global insurance market, including the impacts of rising interest rates, geopolitical threats, and the growing role of AI.
AI’s energy appetite to spark global capacity expansion
The increased use of AI will demand a major build-out of data centres and greatly increase electricity consumption.
FSCA Commissioner highlights balance between innovation and regulation
FSCA Commissioner Unathi Kamlana underscores the importance of balancing the costs and benefits of regulation to foster innovation and protect consumers.
AI, digital currencies, and ESG are shaping currency trading strategies
Citadel unpacks currency fluctuation dynamics and how the rand is impacted by global and local events and indicators.
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.
Unlock the potential of AI in cybersecurity: webinar on the importance of reducing human cyber risk
Join Moonstone Business School of Excellence for an eye-opening webinar that will transform the way you think about digital defence in the financial industry.
Embracing AI in insurance: the path to innovation and survival
Stephen van Niekerk, executive head of Momentum Myriad, shares lessons learned following the launch of a “first-in-industry innovation” life insurance product and how artificial intelligence (AI) will fuel the insurance industry.
Prepare for the world of AI with MBSE’s Entrepreneurship course
With up to one-quarter of work activities set to change in the next 10 years globally, having an entrepreneurial mindset will be key to riding the generative AI wave.
