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Tomorrow’s leaders today: what present-day CEOs can learn from those who will most likely succeed them

21 June 2016

Next generation leaders are more optimistic than CEOs about economic growth, but more pessimistic about cybersecurity, education and trust in business.

Global sector risk downgrades point to trouble ahead including South Africa?

26 May 2016

• Analyzes 18 sectors in 72 countries (~1300 industries): 1 in 4 industries in sensitive or high- risk territory in 2016 • Metals and machinery & equipment sectors experienced notable worsening risk of non-payments in 2015. Pharmaceuticals and IT services fared better. • Latin America, GCC countries and Russia faced the strongest 2015 deterioration in their sector risk profiles. Europe the only region with a slight improvement. • 5 must-haves for businesses: Resilience to prolonged low commodity prices; Precision in targeting markets amid China, Brazil and Russia turmoil; Strength to face increasing debt and credit risk; Speed to tackle disruption; Agility to cope with the upcoming M&A wave and fiercer price pressures. • The business environment in South Africa remains clouded by ongoing structural rigidities and current economic and political uncertainties.

Latest BDSI shows all the numbers are up – but artificially so

25 May 2016

The BankservAfrica Disposable Salary Index (BDSI) April results showed an unusual spike in payment values because civil servants received an increase, which was paid three months late last year, distorting the year-on-year data.

PPS' Net Promoter score and customer loyalty above industry standard - Life Iinsurance Independent Index

19 May 2016

A specially commissioned survey conducted by research company Consulta to compare PPS, the financial services company focused exclusively on graduate professionals, against other major industry players using the South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) Life Insurance Industry Benchmark, revealed that PPS received the highest net promoter score (NPS) in the life insurance sector. This score indicates the likelihood of clients to recommend the company to family, friends, colleagues and associates.

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What do you believe will be the biggest challenge when the COFI framework is finally implemented?

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The cost and complexity of relicensing Demonstrating customer outcomes through data and reporting Embedding a customer-first culture across the business Aligning existing compliance frameworks with COFI requirements

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SA universities urged to promote entrepreneurial skills - Survey

12 May 2016

More organisations seek to address uncertain global risk environment through captive insurance companies: Marsh report

10 May 2016

Study by Morningstar’s Russel Kinnel shows fund fees are proven predictors of future success

09 May 2016

Consumer credit health of south africans deteriorates to lowest levels in three years

05 May 2016

Still very real deficit in SA savings environment, Index finds

04 May 2016

Global consumer lending: Size, segmentation and forecast for the worldwide market