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23 June 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

SA insurers remain resilient despite climate and geopolitical risks

South Africa’s insurance industry is expected to remain resilient despite geopolitical uncertainty, economic pressure and rising climate-related risks, according to an S&P Global Ratings report cited by IOL.

S&P noted that the sector is supported by strong capital buffers and a sound regulatory framework. The average solvency coverage ratio for ...

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Global banks face ESG scrutiny after $906bn fossil-fuel financing surge

The world’s largest banks provided $906 billion in financing to the fossil-fuel industry last year, according to the latest Banking on Climate Chaos report, as cited by The Guardian.

The report found that fossil-fuel financing increased by $64 billion, or nearly 8%, compared with 2024. Environmental groups behind the study ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

As discussed in last week’s article, a well-designed strategic plan provides direction, aligns teams, and creates a framework for sustainable growth. However, many businesses struggle not with creating a strategy, but with successfully implementing it. Irrespective of the services offered by the business, effective execution is what ultimately delivers results.

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