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What difference does a quarter of a percent interest rate change make?

25 August 2017

So there you were, going about business as usual, when unexpectedly you hear the murmurs – the MPC could cut interest rates today! Suited men nod sagely while CNBC Africa invites experts to share their knowledge. Friends tell you how successful they’ve been at investing while you are struck by a dawning sense of FOMO – what should you do and why? Guy Fletcher, Head of Research and Client Solutions at Sanlam Investments unpacks the knock-on effect of even a small percent change in interest rate on investments.

Forget FinTech for a second – Let’s talk Insuretech

21 August 2017

We’ve all heard the buzz around FinTech lately – in fact, most of us use it every day without even realising it. It is revolutionising the ways in which we bank and transact, as well as save, lend and borrow.

Doing business in SA: foreign investors still see value in SA while locals less optimistic

17 August 2017

Despite corporate South Africa witnessing an uptick in business confidence to the highest levels in six months off the back of improved vehicle sales and an interest rate cut, top South African listed companies still seem apprehensive and are stockpiling an estimated R1.4 trillion in cash, according to research done by the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development. While local business decision makers often overlook investment opportunity due to negative sentiment surrounding political and economic challenges, foreign investors continue to see value in the South African market.

"Parliamentary Hearings Outcome: If financial sector institutions don’t quickly meet transformation targets, they can expect legislation forcing them to"

16 August 2017

Financial sector institutions need to come up with innovative solutions for more inclusion in the sector to fulfil the country’s transformation objectives, or face new legislation forcing them to do so.

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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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