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INET BFA takes the IRESS brand following acquisition

09 March 2017 | General

IRESS has announced that INET BFA will take on the IRESS brand with effect from 1 March 2017, positioning INET BFA as one of the pillars of IRESS ’s suite of integrated market data, trading, portfolio and wealth management solutions. This marks a key milestone in the integration of INET BFA into IRESS’S operations in South Africa.

The rise of AI in the job market

06 March 2017 | General

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can no longer be considered the stuff of science fiction. In fact, it has evolved to such an extent that many companies will soon be using elements of it to streamline job functions – and this represents a significant opportunity for employees in the digital world.

Technology South African banking trends - What does 2017 hold in store?

08 February 2017 | General

This year will see three areas in the financial services sector impacted by technology. These are customer relationship management, the processes of banking and the regulatory environment within which these financial institutions operate in, in South Africa.

Insurtech is transforming the traditionally rigid insurance space in response to modern consumer needs, says GlobalData

02 February 2017 | General

Many propositions stemming from the insurance technology (or ‘insurtech’) space are designed to reinvigorate some of the most traditional methods and practices within the insurance industry, including product purchasing and distribution, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.

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