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Franklin Templeton: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

20 November 2018

The holiday season is approaching, and with it, the busiest time of the year for shoppers as they search for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. But instead of purchasing the latest toy or electronic gadget for your children or grandchildren, what about giving them the gift of a more secure future? Roger Michaud, senior vice president and director of sales for Franklin Templeton’s 529 College Savings Plan, discusses how crowdfunding can help finance a college education—a gift that can keep giving for a lifetime.

Why tourism is the quick fix SA needs

19 November 2018

The urgent amendment of South Africa’s stifling visa regime could be the quick fix needed to drag the country out of the economic doldrums, especially now that “tourism terminator” Malusi Gigaba has resigned as the Minister of Home Affairs and a Member of Parliament, says Cannon Asset Managers Investment Analyst Tlotliso Phakisi.

Opinion Piece: What are the top three targeted industries for cybercrime?

15 November 2018

Cybercrime is on the rise and virtually every industry is being affected in some way. However, some industries appear to be more susceptible than others.

Organisations are not doing enough to prepare for the future of work, finds PwC report

15 November 2018

While the majority of businesses recognise which capabilities are important for their future success, many are failing to take the actions needed today to build or even introduce them into their organisations. These actions include using data analytics to make workforce decisions and creating a compelling work experience for employees.

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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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