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Risk management, is it rolling dice with the devil?

16 February 2017 | Featured Story

In the political and economic times the world finds itself in, risk has become a central part of our society playing an influencing role in everything we do or hope to do. A good risk manager is worth its weight in gold to a company, and information regarding risk is very important to come by. In an effort to bring this information to the public, the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (Irmsa) recently released the third edition of its risk report.

A sobering budget is on the cards

15 February 2017 | Straight Talk

It is no secret that South Africa has been facing tough economic times over the past two years. A lack of confidence, rising inflation and poor growth has seen the country clutching at straws to find some measure of hope on the economic front. This will hopefully come when Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan presents the national budget on 23 February. However, if the past two budgets are anything to go by, we could be in for some unwelcome surprises.

A leap of faith to become relevant

14 February 2017 | The Stage

Since the global financial crisis in 2008, the world has become more economically savvy and is acutely aware of the interplay between global challenges and economic performance. These challenges are discussed at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. FAnews caught up with Nicolaas Kruger, Chief Executive MMI Holdings, to gain some insight about what was discussed this year.

No joy for Hunter as the FSB triumphs

25 January 2017 | Featured Story

After a year where the Financial Services Board (FSB) was engaged in a legal war of attrition with one of its key employees, the regulator got its day in court and prevailed as the rest of the country departed for their holiday destinations. The industry was shocked last year when it heard about the legal woes that the regulator could face following a standoff with former employee Rosemary Hunter. But on 14 December 2016, the FSBs legal woes ended.

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A new scam rocks the life insurance industry

19 January 2017 | Featured Story

Cyber crime becomes a multi-billion dollar industry

18 January 2017 | Straight Talk

A view from the top as 2017 is ushered in

17 January 2017 | The Stage

Agility remains relevant to business

30 November 2016 | Featured Story

The machines have spoken

29 November 2016 | Straight Talk

Political decisions and credit ratings: a sad and good tale

28 November 2016 | The Stage

A major step forward in a key legal battle

08 November 2016 | Featured Story

Dealing with a world-wide challenge

07 November 2016 | Straight Talk

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