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COFI, AML and beyond: Cabinet moves to reset South Africa’s regulatory framework; COFI approved for submission to Parliament 414 CompliNEWS 06 Apr 2026
Medical schemes landscape reset: Updated register signals stability, not reform 414 CompliNEWS 06 Apr 2026
South Africa moves closer to formal AI regulation framework 414 CompliNEWS 06 Apr 2026
FSCA releases risk management webinar for FSPs 414 CompliNEWS 06 Apr 2026
FSCA moves to cancel registration of multiple pension funds 414 CompliNEWS 06 Apr 2026
'Wake up and smell the COFI' 414 CompliNEWS 06 Apr 2026
FSCA newsletter signals shift from compliance to measurable customer outcomes 414 CompliNEWS 06 Apr 2026
Analysis – ESG moves into the regulatory mainstream as FSCA targets ratings, data and greenwashing risk 414 CompliNEWS 06 Apr 2026
FSCA steps up ESG oversight – focus on ratings, data and disclosure – discussion paper comments due 30 April 2026 414 CompliNEWS 06 Apr 2026
Global regulatory divergence reshapes compliance expectations in 2026 414 CompliNEWS 06 Apr 2026
Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

Strategic planning is the process of defining a business’s long-term direction, setting priorities, allocating resources, and establishing a roadmap to achieve business objectives. It helps businesses move beyond day-to-day operations to focus on sustainable growth, competitive positioning, and future opportunities. While strategic planning is essential for businesses of all sizes, smaller businesses face unique challenges that can make the process difficult and, in some cases, neglected altogether.

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