The Maintenance Act changes and the US electoral system
In this vidcast, we dive into the US electoral system and how it all works. We dig deep and try to understand the pros and cons of the system compared to the other voting systems that exist around the world. We also explore various permutations of outcomes to the election.
The property sector’s role in financial crime prevention
Stringent enforcement of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations places heavy responsibility on banks and other Financial Institutions (FIs). These institutions must take great care when onboarding customers. They must also track the source and destination of funds to ensure compliance. However, FIs do not operate in isolation.
Leveraging retirement annuity – maximising contributions
Retirement planning is often framed as a question of how much you save. Most people contribute to a Maximising. However, very few understand how to use it strategically. For many investors, retirement annuities function as a routine savings vehicle. People contribute consistently without considering the structural role these products play in a broader wealth strategy.
REVIEW | Fitbit Inspire HR
Tracking your activity has become a default for those that want to get fitter or healthier or both. Fitbit has been at the forefront of wearable trackers for many years and their latest the Fitbit Inspire HR combines all the best of Fitbit technology in a slim light and unobtrusive package.
IPD 4HR Masterclass
4IR is impacting societies, industries, workplaces and skills across the globe. Beyond technological change, this is about how people and organisations reinvent using technology; thus a 'socio-technical transition'.
African Utility Week 1
How can electricity be provided for those who don't have it? How can emerging technology be adopted to enhance utilities? Can technology help minimise energy theft on the continent?
REVIEW | iRobot Roomba i7+
While we have had a smattering of robot cleaners arriving on these shores in recent years, with brands ranging from Hobot to Xiaomi, something was missing before iRobot officially entered South Africa last month with its Roomba range.
SARB forfeitures, corporate actions and how they affect businesses
In this vidcast, we look into the new precedent being set by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on seizures and forfeitures of funds. With our guest, Petri Redelinghuys, founder at Herenya Capital Advisors, we explore the different types of corporate actions and how they affect businesses. We also look into some of the considerations business owners think about when structuring their businesses.
SA’s GNU, financial stocks & money laundering
This vidcast explores the impact of the Government of National Unity (GNU) on markets and commodity movements, and makes sense of Hulamin's activist investor. The discussion then delves into financial sector stocks with Petri Redenlinghuys of Herenya Capital, followed by a warning on money muling and a roundup of the top picks for the week.
