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Prudential Authority proposes new liquidity assessment directive for banks 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
Prudential Authority proposes updated audit reporting directive for banks 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
Debit order dispute window extended to 60 days 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
Australia's ASIC warns Gen Z about financial advice from social media 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
ASIC secures $35m penalty against Macquarie Securities 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
SARS enforcement drive raises tax compliance risks for fund managers 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
FIC calls for comment on Draft Directive 11 introducing Risk and Compliance Returns 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
What AI still can’t do in financial services 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
Compliance as a competitive advantage for fintechs 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
South Africa moves to reform environmental impact assessment system 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
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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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