The rule of law and competitiveness: Insights for South Africa

The rule of law and competitiveness: Insights for South Africa

Author: Ginen Moodley, Moodley Attorneys Inc.What makes an economy competitive?This was a question asked by Arturo Bris, director of the IMD World Competitiveness Center as part of the release of the 2026 “IMD World Competitiveness

FPI and Financial Advice New Zealand form international partnership to strengthen financial planning profession

FPI and Financial Advice New Zealand form international partnership to strengthen financial planning profession

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) and Financial Advice New Zealand (FANZ) have formed a new international partnership designed to strengthen professional standards, share expertise and create new opportunities for financial planning professionals

Building Stronger Local Economies Through Youth Partnerships

Building Stronger Local Economies Through Youth Partnerships

Youth unemployment and social inequality remain among South Africa's biggest and most persistent challenges. Yet no single programme, organisation or sector can solve them alone. While many interventions focus on individual solutions such as skills

Should Private Placement be the preferred option?

Should Private Placement be the preferred option?

By: Wayne Smith, Head of Corporate Note Placements at Prescient SecuritiesPrivate placements have long played an important role in corporate funding strategies, with the market evolving significantly over the past two decades to create new

When to use AI at university – and when not to

When to use AI at university – and when not to

Featuring insights from Brad Latilla-Campbell, country manager at Crimson EducationSouth Africa's conversation around AI in education is loud, contested, and far from settled. But while that debate plays out, students applying to international universities are

Rise of the Chief Growth Officer : versatile C-suite leaders in high demand

Rise of the Chief Growth Officer : versatile C-suite leaders in high demand

Rapid market change, technological disruption, and economic pressures are causing South African companies to no longer be content with incremental improvements to their core operations. To unlock new avenues for growth, businesses are increasingly diversifying