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The Magnificent Seven technology shares have continued to lift global equities higher through 2024, shrugging off concerns over earnings momentum, and all but ignoring the growing cohort of analysts who caution over their high valuations. These seven United States (US) listed shares, up an average 47% year-to-date 7 November 2024,… Read more »

Group targets upper half of full-year outlook. Read more »

Insurance plays a vital role in a stable economy, but South Africa’s high rate of insurance fraud, often linked to violent crime and involving suspected law enforcement complicity, reveals a society grappling with deep-seated issues. Insurance crime is top-of-mind across the insurance value chain with professionals involved in distribution (direct… Read more »

The employee benefits landscape has undergone significant shifts, reflecting broader societal changes and emerging priorities. Read more »

When we think about breakout success, we often envision a phenomenon characterised by sudden and rapid changes—a rocket launching into orbit, for example. Read more »

The eyes of the world were glued on the United States last week, and for once, the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting was completely overshadowed by other events. Read more »

South African taxpayers who withdraw from their two-pot savings will only be paid after settling any outstanding tax debt, except where payment arrangements have been made with SARS. Read more »

Donald Trump has secured the presidency of the United States for a second time, marking a remarkable return to power after a tumultuous first term. Read more »

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and Prudential Authority (PA) have announced that Joint Standard 1 of 2024 (Outsourcing by Insurers) and Joint Standard 2 of 2024 (Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Requirements), will be effective on 1 December 2024 and 1 June 2025 respectively. Read more »