Polls

Ran from 02 Dec 2024 to 03 Dec 2024

As incidences of digital crime and fraud mount, how concerned are you about the impact of AI and deepfake threat actors on the financial services sector?

Results

Extremely concerned, we need solutions now. (88.89%)

Mildly concerned, we will adapt as needed. (11.11%)

Not concerned, existing measure are adequate. (0%)

Not concerned, the threat is exaggerated. (0%)

Ran from 27 Nov 2024 to 01 Dec 2024

The experts suggest you can respond to disruption by changing your business or transforming it. How is your brokerage responding to major disruptions in the insurance market?

Results

Frequent high-impact changes (66.67%)

No change, we are still assessing risks (0%)

We are transforming service (16.67%)

We respond as disruptions arise (0%)

What disruptions? (16.67%)

Ran from 20 Nov 2024 to 27 Nov 2024

Should South African companies be required to disclose beneficial ownership even in cases where privacy concerns arise?

Results

Ran from 13 Nov 2024 to 19 Nov 2024

The Magnificent Seven technology shares are reshaping global equity markets, and making for some tough adviser-client discussions. How are you managing your clients’ return expectations during this tech age?

Results

Diversifying beyond tech giants (33.33%)

Focus on long-term value investing (33.33%)

Increasing tech exposure in portfolios (20%)

Reinforcing realistic expectations (13.33%)

Ran from 07 Nov 2024 to 29 Nov 2024

Is relying on a primary home as a source of retirement equity still a viable strategy for South Africans?

Results

Maybe, depends on location (50%)

No, too unpredictable (33.33%)

Not sure, 50-50 (0%)

Yes, always (16.67%)

Ran from 30 Oct 2024 to 06 Nov 2024

The South African authorities are hard at work to ensure the country is removed from the global Financial Action Task Force grey-list by February or June 2025. What do you think about their ongoing efforts?

Results

But what about the BRICS? (5.26%)

Compliance burden remains, grey-list or not. (52.63%)

End-2025 exit is too optimistic. (26.32%)

Grey-list is the new normal. (0%)

Too little, too late. (15.79%)

Ran from 29 Oct 2024 to 20 Nov 2024

Contract uncertainty is a growing concern in the non-life insurance market, affecting brokers and insureds. What do you believe is the best approach to address this issue?

Results

Brokers must demand clearer wording case-by-case. (37.5%)

FSCA should introduce new regulations. (25%)

Insurers must align on exclusions, even if legal challenges ensue. (25%)

Let the market decide. (12.5%)

Ran from 24 Oct 2024 to 28 Oct 2024

South Africa’s financial intermediaries face an ongoing battle to futureproof their businesses. Which of the following interventions do you back to grow your practice value and set you on an optimal succession pathway?

Results

Identify and incentivise new leaders (23.08%)

Leverage tech for better client outcomes (53.85%)

Partner with a network or larger firm (15.38%)

Span generations by hiring younger advisers (7.69%)

Sink your teeth into the retirement market (0%)

Ran from 13 Oct 2024 to 23 Oct 2024

The latest salvo in the active versus passive debate suggests that passive has an edge in highly efficient markets, or where the share universe is relatively small. In this context, how do you approach SA Equity investing?

Results

Active always, the experts know best (9.52%)

Active, but favour the smaller funds (4.76%)

Passive for the win (4.76%)

Strike a balance between the two (80.95%)

Ran from 03 Oct 2024 to 13 Oct 2024

How effective do you think technology is in improving compliance processes for FSPs?

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