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Trustees said Moody’s would downgrade, Rand will depreciate

Trustees said Moody’s would downgrade, Rand will depreciate

13 June 2017

At the recent Batseta conference in Sun City, 61% of attendees at a RisCura presentation said, in answer to a spot survey, that Moody’s Investor Service would join Fitch and S&P in downgrading South Africa to ‘junk’ status.

Battening down the hatches: Treasurers prepare for harder times as South Africa officially enters recession

Battening down the hatches: Treasurers prepare for harder times as South Africa officially enters recession

08 June 2017

Today, a record number of South African treasurer’s from various industries attended the annual Nedgroup Investments Treasurer’s Conference to discuss the key issues affecting local treasurers – specifically how to create opportunities for parking their high levels of surplus cash in such a challenging political and economic environment.

What does ‘junk status’ and a ‘downgrade’ mean for the average South African?

What does ‘junk status’ and a ‘downgrade’ mean for the average South African?

07 June 2017

Unpacking topical issues and how they impact ordinary South Africans.

Lean management - The future of financial services?

Lean management - The future of financial services?

29 May 2017

The term ‘Lean management’ has been used a lot in conversations within the financial services sector and while it may become the latest ‘buzz word’ it is vital that managers and business owners alike fully understand what the Lean management system entails.

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Business after junk: Insurance has never been more important

Business after junk: Insurance has never been more important

23 May 2017
The art of giving gains traction in Africa as the wealthy seek to make a difference

The art of giving gains traction in Africa as the wealthy seek to make a difference

23 May 2017
Cheap is expensive

Cheap is expensive

22 May 2017
SA’s nuclear aspirations – strengthening diversification

SA’s nuclear aspirations – strengthening diversification

22 May 2017
Nuclear energy: risky business or profitable venture?

Nuclear energy: risky business or profitable venture?

22 May 2017
SA Graduate professionals have low confidence in education system meeting NDP goals

SA Graduate professionals have low confidence in education system meeting NDP goals

18 May 2017
No-claims bonuses cost the insurance industry

No-claims bonuses cost the insurance industry

17 May 2017
Hazards of prank calls experienced by Police Minister Mbalula

Hazards of prank calls experienced by Police Minister Mbalula

11 May 2017