Public-private partnerships, or PPPs, have existed for many years and are well known for the significant impact they can have on infrastructure development. By combining efforts, PPPs can maximise efficiency which can reduce costs and ensure that projects are completed on time, writes Precious Nduli, Head of Technical Marketing at Discovery Insure.

As an independent IFA, the idea of running your own business and everything that comes with it, may be a daunting prospect. Gavin Gehlig, Chief Executive Officer of GrowthHouse, shares how joining a trusted and established brokerage can help you unleash your potential.

Introducing MemberShield – A New Cybersecurity Solution for FIA Members

We are excited to offer our warmest congratulations to Isobel Rohwer on her appointment as our new Advisory Chair and the first female to achieve this prestigious role. Isobel was elected at the advisory council held on 15 August 2024 in Sandton.

PG Glass was honoured to be recognised as the “Best Fitment Centre” and “Best Smash and Grab Tinting Stores” by The Star readers year after year.

In Linktank’s most recent annual Advice Technology Survey, South African advisory businesses shared their feelings on the potential impacts of AI on the industry. In this article, Jen McKay, Director at Linktank, shares some of the key findings.

From changing weather to the rapidly rising threat of misinformation, the global insurance industry faces a number of risks – and South Africa is not immune. However, there are proactive steps that can be taken to mitigate them. Tarina Vlok, Managing Director of Elite Risk Acceptances, explores what those steps could be.

Ever heard the saying that age is just a number? Many 80-year-olds still possess the physical and mental stamina of a 30-year-old because they recognised the value of their personal well-being early on. As our biological clock ticks on, our bodies and minds change. Luckily, there are various practical steps we can and should take to make the most of every age milestone.

At Linktank, our comprehensive research and hands-on experience have unveiled a striking reality: most financial advisory practices in South Africa grapple with fragmented technology models.

We have more data points available than ever before, and in the evolving landscape of insurance, the ethical use of data isn’t just a moral imperative; it’s a strategic necessity, says Marike Van Niekerk, Manager – Legal, Marketing, Communications and Compliance Officer, MUA Insurance Acceptances.

It’s a natural human reaction to view new technology like AI as a threat. However, says Wimpie van Der Merwe, CEO of Global Choices, by harnessing its potential, we can enhance the customer experience and provide value to clients in ways that were never possible before.

Being a tied financial adviser has its perks. Here, we unpack some of the benefits that come with being part of something bigger.