South Africa’s five largest banks are increasing their financing of renewable energy and other sustainable activities but have not meaningfully reduced their exposure to fossil fuels and other high-emitting activities, according to responsible-investment organisation Just Share. Engineering News reports that Just Share’s How Cool Is Your Bank? assessment of Absa ...
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As South Africa faces the prospect of a strengthening El Niño cycle, lawyers at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) have warned businesses to pay closer attention to how climate-related disruption is allocated in their commercial contracts. The Citizen reports that hotter and drier conditions across much of Southern Africa could increase ...
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By Lee Rossini
Philanthropy is often associated with great wealth and substantial donations, but it is about something more meaningful: using what we have to make a positive difference in the lives of others. For financial planning clients, philanthropy offers an opportunity to align personal values with financial resources, create a lasting legacy and contribute to a better society. When approached thoughtfully, giving can become an integral part of a well-structured financial plan.
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