
Discovery Bank enters next phase of ‘super bank’ strategy
The bank says its AI-driven banking and fraud prevention systems have reduced fraud on flagged transactions by 85%.

The bank says its AI-driven banking and fraud prevention systems have reduced fraud on flagged transactions by 85%.

Global shocks may be getting harder to forecast, and the real task is constructing portfolios that can withstand a wider range of outcomes.

Approval of the draft AI policy signals a shift to structured oversight, with businesses urged to prepare for evolving compliance expectations.

Brokers sit at the centre of the digital risk landscape because of the nature of the information they manage and store.

With data breaches costing firms tens of millions per incident, Joint Standard 2 forces financial institutions to strengthen governance, monitoring, and incident response.

While local risk rankings align with global patterns, infrastructure fragility, business interruption, and cybercrime leave SA firms particularly exposed to cascading disruptions.

Small and mid-sized businesses face heightened AI risks, but targeted support from insurers and advisers can help bridge the gap.

The agenda includes the OMNI-Risk Return, COFI, FICA Business Risk Assessments, and practical cyber-resilience guidance.

Registration is open for Moonstone Compliance’s Regulatory Update Webinar on 12 November.

Industry experts say that small, unclaimed pots left behind by members pose a growing challenge that must be managed to protect long-term retirement outcomes.

Financial institutions subject to Joint Standards 1 of 2023 and 2 of 2024 are asked to provide feedback by 5 October 2025.

Only a fraction of South African consumers and businesses have cyber cover, leaving a significant gap between awareness and protection.

The FSCA and PA publish recommended best practices, urging financial institutions to adopt a risk-based approach aligned with their size and complexity.

Financial fraud drained $485.6 billion from the global economy in 2023 – an amount so large, it would place fraud among the world’s top 35 economies if it were a country.

Low-income earners fear being ignored, while high-income earners and large businesses find the police to be inefficient.

With the clock ticking, MBSE’s flexible, value-packed online CPD courses help you stay compliant and grow professionally – even at the last minute.

From 1 April, all security breaches must be reported solely via the Information Regulator’s online portal, not by email.