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What’s inside… FAnews Magazine February 2024

12 February 2024

For brokers and advisers, the landscape is rife with both challenges and opportunities. Regulatory changes and technological advancements are reshaping the playing field, demanding adaptability, and foresight. While digital platforms and fintech innovations offer tools for efficiency and outreach, they also bring forth a wave of competition that threatens to redefine traditional roles and relationships. Interestingly, amidst the buzz of technological developments, it's notable how many people in the industry still grapple with the basics in running their practices - a reminder that amid all the talk about AI and tech advancements, mastering the fundamentals remains paramount.

Bad bosses be saying: get your ass back in the office

26 January 2024

The ongoing battle between employees and their hard-ass line managers around increasingly authoritarian work-from-home dictates is a reminder that mankind’s march towards a tech-enabled world is not without its challenges. The snippets this writer has been privy to of late remind him of a 1980s Tears for Fears song, titled Mad World; for the ‘mad world’ phrasing rather than the dreams about dying parts.

Concern over mainstream media influence amidst global election frenzy, 2024

12 January 2024

As 2023 gives way to 2024, the South Africa focused online news sites were chockful the usual dreck. Those among us who were unable to escape to the bushveld or coast over the holidays were subjected to countless reports of corruption, crime, cronyism and every imaginable form of political skulduggery, domestic and offshore. In this writer’s humble opinion, you will have to concentrate on your ‘reading for understanding’ skills this year, as the weaponised mainstream media dusts off their nuclear arsenal to influence 2024 opinion.

What’s inside… FAnews Magazine November 2023

13 November 2023

We kick off the November edition with an insightful piece by Gareth Stokes, FAnews Journalist, where he delves into the intricate and often inconsistent exclusions that may render PI cover unaffordable for brokers. It's a compelling read that many of you will undoubtedly find relatable. As we draw the curtain on 2023, with this final edition, we hope you've found a wealth of meaningful and robust content within FAnews this year that has kept you engaged. Always remember that you, our readers, are the driving force behind our existence, and we deeply appreciate the invaluable feedback you provide. A friendly reminder that you can accrue your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours on our website with the content listed below. Our mission is to keep you informed, intrigued, and equipped with all the answers you seek. Please continue to share your feedback and suggestions for specific topics – we relish the interaction. In this edition, we also focus on medical schemes and the healthcare industry. There's a plethora of pressing issues at hand.

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What’s inside… FAnews Magazine October 2023

16 October 2023

Five million sales versus 4.3 million lapses does not a good story make

06 October 2023

If you ran your small business like the political elite

22 September 2023

What’s inside… FAnews Magazine August 2023

16 August 2023

The never-ending grind to grow followers, likes and social media

11 August 2023

Insurance industry must adopt a pre-emptive approach to systemic risks

28 July 2023

Meeting constitutional muster does not make AARTO workable…

17 July 2023

Whats inside...June 2023 Edition

14 June 2023

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