Engineering News reports that Germany has agreed to extend a €200 million (approximately R3.9 billion) concessional climate loan to South Africa, aimed at supporting investment in the national power grid and renewable energy capacity. The agreement also includes expanded cooperation in areas such as green hydrogen and battery value ...
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Business Day reports that the Development Bank of Southern Africa’s support for a R2.5 billion Cape Water Outcomes-Based Bond marks a clear shift in how infrastructure is being financed, with investor returns now directly linked to measurable environmental outcomes such as ecosystem restoration and water security. For financial services ...
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By Lee Rossini
One of the trends facing the financial services industry is an underappreciated challenge: a shrinking and aging adviser workforce. This is not a temporary disruption but a structural issue that is reshaping how businesses operate, serve clients, and plan for the future. Talent shortages are becoming more acute precisely when demand for financial guidance is rising, driven by longer life expectancies, more complex investment environments, and increased individual responsibility for retirement planning.
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