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Building a global coalition for ethical AI in finance
Aaron Harris, CTO of Sage The AI revolution is upon us, and its impact will be profound. A record 28% of venture capital investment went to AI startups in Q2 2024. While, in the world...
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Building a global coalition for ethical AI in finance
Aaron Harris, CTO of Sage The AI revolution is upon us, and its impact will be profound. A record 28% of venture capital investment went to AI startups in Q2 2024. While, in the world...
Seven decades of technological evolution: A new generational framework (1960–2030)
Dr Chris Blair, Group Director of 21st Century Generational theory offers a practical framework for understanding how collective experiences shape human behaviour across time. Scholars...
Quick Thoughts: Trump’s first 100 days—economic impact and market insights
Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute I recently interviewed a panel of our senior investment professionals to discuss the implications of President Trump's first 100...
How bonds can balance your trading strategy in uncertain times
Roger Eskinazi, Managing Partner at Tickmill South Africa While global markets have been on somewhat of a rollercoaster since Trump’s re-election in November 2024, traders’ nerves have...
FSCA publishes Conduct Standard prescribing requirements for financial institutions providing financial education initiatives
Lize de la Harpe, Senior Legal Advisor at Sanlam Corporate Introduction The FSCA recently published a Conduct Standard setting out requirements applicable to financial...
Women in Wealth: Financial wellness for women
Nicola Landridge, Wealth Manager with Private Client Holdings We talk a lot about wellness—physical wellness, mental wellness, even spiritual wellness. We invest in healthy eating,...
How to plan for looking after elderly parents
Paul Menge, Actuarial Team Lead at Momentum Savings Most of us are struggling to keep our heads above water in a non-growth economy. It’s hard out there, and long-term savings seem to be...
Calming the waves of Trumpian storms in retirement
Bjorn Ladewig, Head of Distribution at Just SA The first 16 days of April 2025 were a scary time for investors, as President Trump’s successive announcements of sweeping tariffs...
Divorce and pensions: navigating recent legislative changes
Dionne Nagan, Legal Counsel at Ninety One When couples divorce, the division of assets can become a complex matter, particularly where retirement savings are involved. For financial...
The water crisis – huge hurdles to overcome
Chito Siame, Head: Private Equity, Mergence Investment Managers South Africa’s water crisis is dire. The causes are manifold, but lie largely in historical municipal challenges and...
