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Sounding the trumpet call of due diligence

11 June 2018

Since the breaking of the Steinhoff saga, a lot of attention has been paid to corporate governance and the way that companies are run.

Philanthropy, giving that achieves lasting social change

30 May 2018

There’s a widely held belief that philanthropy is the same thing as charity. It’s an understandable misperception because while the purpose of charitable giving is primarily to alleviate the suffering caused by social problems; philanthropy works mainly to address and reverse the cause of that suffering.

Financial literacy is the key to financial inclusion

29 May 2018

Regardless of economic circumstances, geographical location or level of formal education, everyone deserves equal access to financial products and services that can improve their current financial knowledge, daily habits and future opportunities. Financial literacy is key for this level of inclusivity to be realised.

Is Bitcoin just a digital tulip?

24 May 2018

Throughout history, the world has been exposed to numerous economic bubbles. From Japan’s real estate and stock market bubble in 1990 to the dot-com bubble and US housing bubble, each one had dire consequences for the economy and detrimentally impacted millions of people. Whether Bitcoin is destined for a similar fate remains a rife debate among investors and cryptocurrency experts alike.

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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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