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Using agentic AI in a financial services environment 413 CompliNEWS 27 Mar 2026
Mahlangu v Municipal Employees Pension Fund & Pension Funds Adjudicator 413 CompliNEWS 27 Mar 2026
South Africa positions for investment-led growth as reform momentum builds 413 CompliNEWS 27 Mar 2026
Christopher Masuluke v Auto & General Insurance Company Limited (Debarment - reconsideration - FAIS Act - fit and proper - honesty and integrity) 413 CompliNEWS 27 Mar 2026
Charl Julian Smith v Bryce Pristel Legal (Debarment - reconsideration - FAIS Act - fit and proper - honesty and integrity) 413 CompliNEWS 27 Mar 2026
Key Person approval rulings expose governance gap under Insurance Act 413 CompliNEWS 27 Mar 2026
UK's FCA unveils massive motor finance redress scheme impacting millions 413 CompliNEWS 27 Mar 2026
Integrity failures highlight ongoing fit and proper risks 413 CompliNEWS 27 Mar 2026
SARS steps up employer enforcement, compliance gaps under scrutiny 413 CompliNEWS 27 Mar 2026
Debt-for-nature swaps gain traction as ESG finance moves into the mainstream 413 CompliNEWS 27 Mar 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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