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Budget 2024: Standard Bank Insurance welcomes efforts to raise natural disaster funds

Standard Bank Insurance applauds Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's announcement that government has so far raised US$3.3 billion (R62 billion) from Multilateral Development Banks and International Finance Institutions to support climate change, energy, and just transition objectives during the tabling of the nation's budget speech on Wednesday.

How to ensure you’ve started the year off on the right note: three areas for entrepreneurs to focus on

2023 put small businesses through the wringer. The cost-of-living crisis threatened the buying power of ordinary consumers, and the rising cost of borrowing due to interest rates made it more difficult for many entrepreneurs to access funding.

Pricing and affordability challenges

Swiss Re expects the global non-life reinsurance market to grow by 3.2% p.a. until 2025. This suggests that despite the challenging conditions, there are opportunities.

Pension-Backed Home Loans: A Strategic Approach to Home Financing Amid Economic Challenges