By James George, Compli-Serve
Cyber threats are no longer hypothetical risks or technical annoyances. In South Africa, the rise in ransomware attacks, data breaches, and system failures has placed cyber resilience at the forefront of regulatory scrutiny and boardroom agendas. The Joint Standard 2 of 2024 on Cybersecurity and Cyber ...
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By Compli-Serve
'Pressure pushing down on me, pressing down on you...' may be a lyric from a classic song, but it’s become a fitting description of the mounting tension in South Africa’s financial services industry. In 2025, regulatory scrutiny has escalated sharply as both local and international bodies demand stronger ...
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Financial analyst Kim Heller argues that South Africa’s persistent racial disparities in financial inclusion and prosperity continue to undermine efforts toward a fair and inclusive society. Writing in The Independent on Saturday, Heller believes that if governed by principles of transformation, fairness, and transparency, the country’s financial services sector has ...
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By Lee Rossini
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, small financial advice firms are presented with an opportunity to enhance efficiency and client service without losing the human touch that clients trust. The key to success lies in achieving the right balance – leveraging AI to support, not replace, human financial planners. Here are some guidelines on how to find this balance.
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