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Nov 18, 2024 | 
bizcom.to | Nicci Botha
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A critical regulatory gap is undermining the risk-pooling principles that medical schemes are built on — principles designed to maintain affordable membership fees through cross-subsidisation and social solidarity.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Carmen Murray |Nicci Botha |Sebastian Isaac
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Senior digital thought-leader and founder of Pragmattica Consulting has joined martech and adtech specialists Carbon1 as their new director of strategic partnerships and data alliance.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | George Herman |Maarten Ackerman |Nicci Botha
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When Donald Trump steps into the Oval Office on 20 January 2025, and starts implementing all his proposed economic policies, it may initially negatively impact the United States (US) and global economic growth, according to Citadel chief economist, Maarten Ackerman. Source: Supplied. Chief economist and advisory partner at Citadel, Maarten Ackerman. Source: Supplied. Citadel's chief investment officer, George Herman.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Nicci Botha |Leon Ayo |Ann Crotty
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Prescient Fund Services is proud to announce that Niki Giles has re-joined the firm as head of strategy. Source: Supplied. Niki Giles, head of strategy for Prescient Fund Services. With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Giles brings an impressive track record in governance, compliance, risk management, and financial operations.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Paul Nixon |Nicci Botha
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The renowned behavioural finance research duo, Barber and Odean, published a paper in 2001 entitled Boys will be boys that ruffled a few feathers. They studied and reported on the performance difference males versus females generated on their investments. Not only did they find a statistically significant difference in favour of women, but they also found that men had better investment performance in the mere presence of women.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.ug | Paul Nixon |Nicci Botha
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The renowned behavioural finance research duo, Barber and Odean, published a paper in 2001 entitled Boys will be boys that ruffled a few feathers. They studied and reported on the performance difference males versus females generated on their investments. Not only did they find a statistically significant difference in favour of women, but they also found that men had better investment performance in the mere presence of women.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Nicci Botha |Carol Brandt |Janine Espin
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The mining industry, a crucial sector for growth throughout Africa, has one of the most complex workforces in the world. From managing intricate shifts to optimising operations and ensuring compliance, the industry must navigate a multifaceted landscape.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | George Herman |Bianca Botes |Nicci Botha
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The United States (US) election outcome, with former President Donald Trump winning in a landslide victory, has led to “notable volatility” in the South African rand, with as much as 2.5% of its value erased, leaving it to trade at R17.82 by midday yesterday, according to Citadel global director, Bianca Botes.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Nicci Botha
Mauritius, long known for its beautiful beaches, is becoming a hotspot for a different kind of investment: healthcare. Source: Supplied. Bronwyn Knight, chief executive officer Grit Mauritius. As the population ages and expats seek better care, the private sector is stepping in, attracted by the potential for returns and the chance to transform the island into a medical hub with alternative real-estate opportunities.
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May 30, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Martin Söderberg |Ann Crotty |Nicci Botha
Africanbank Group has reported an encouraging turnaround in its consolidated unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 31 March 2024, achieving a net profit of R203m and a reduction in impairments of 40% through a tightening of lending criteria and a shift in its net advances mix. Source: Supplied. African Bank chief executive officer, Kennedy Bungane. The group has also recorded a 38% increase in its customer base which now stands at 5.7 million.
