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Big decisions: Executives rely more on experience and advice than data to make business-defining choices: EIU/PwC report finds

09 October 2014

• Highly data-driven companies are three times more likely to report significant improvement in making big decisions, but only 1 in 3 executives say their organisation is highly data-driven • Many executives sceptical or frustrated by the practical application of data and analytics for big decisions, especially in emerging markets

Life Insurance confidence holds steady

02 October 2014

In a quarterly survey released today, EY reports that life insurance confidence was moderately above second quarter readings. Confidence rose three points from the previous level, reaching 67 index points. Although this is below long-term average levels, life insurers are the most confident across the financial services sector.

SA Pharmacists' attitudes towards retail pharmacy changes - PPS Survey reveals

01 October 2014

Attitudes towards the growth of large retail pharmacy chains in South Africa are changing amongst pharmacy professionals, according to a survey conducted by PPS.

Bank confidence remains stable despite the weak economy

01 October 2014

A survey released by EY today indicates that banking confidence once again remained flat in the banking sector in the third quarter of 2014. Investment bank confidence was once again softer, whilst retail bank confidence was marginally stronger.

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