Discovery Bank adds crypto trading, AI monitoring, and in-app insurance
Clients can link to their existing Luno accounts – or create one in-app – to buy, hold, and sell more than 50 crypto assets.
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SA leads Africa’s insurance market – but execution will define the next wave
Despite high penetration and digital sophistication, local insurers must turn strategy into action, embedding cover, simplifying products, and building ecosystems to capture the continent’s next growth opportunity.
FSCA is aligning its work with COFI before the Bill becomes law
The new Integrated Regulatory System will deliver a single, unified view of entities and support an activity-based supervisory model aligned to COFI’s principles.
Advice is evolving from transactions to trusted relationships
The industry is moving beyond sales models towards relationship-led, purpose-driven engagement built on trust, transparency, and technology.
AI-driven plans reinforce the value of financial advisers
Advisers can highlight their human edge by spotting common gaps in AI-generated DIY plans, from overconfidence in returns to blind spots in risk protection.
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.
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.
