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Headline Issue Diary Date
Book review 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
FSCA warns of regulator impersonation scam 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
Compliance fatigue: When regulation starts undermining the advice profession 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
From MiCA to FATF: Global regulatory divergence is now the norm 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
Private equity in Africa: Recalibrating risk, returns and impact 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
CMS ousts Sizwe Hosmed curator 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
Purchasing and implementing new software 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
FST upholds adjudicator’s refusal to allow withdrawal of vested portion of retirement annuity policy 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
Why SA institutions must recalibrate on financial crime 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
US FINRA AML enforcement jumps 50% in 2025 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 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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