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Global Insurers Pulling Out of Coal Mining

19 October 2018

With rising concerns about global warming and a push toward ethical underwriting, mining companies operating in today’s landscape are facing a unique set of insurance challenges.

Medium-term budget policy statement: It is time for stability and control over South Africa’s public purse

18 October 2018

Almost on the eve of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, or mini-budget, South Africa gets a new Minister of Finance after Nhlanhla Nene offers his resignation.

Why transport matters: The economy depends on it

18 October 2018

With Transport Month upon us, it is an excellent time to reflect on the value of transport to our way of life.

Saving vs Investing

12 October 2018

Conventional economics say you can foretell a country’s future by its domestic savings rate. In South Africa’s case, the national savings rate is precariously low, particularly compared with some BRICS member countries. For example, South Africa’s savings rate is less than 18% of GDP compared to over 42% in China.

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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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