How insurtech unlocks business insights

Insurtech is fundamentally reshaping the insurance industry, introducing advanced data analytics to provide more accurate risk assessments, personalised policies, quicker claims processing, and targeted marketing. The result is a level of competitive advantage that is...
Don’t let innovation be a casualty of rapid digital transformation

Don’t let innovation be a casualty of rapid digital transformation

While there is no doubt that banks around the world fast tracked their digital transformation plans as a result of the pandemic, a report from Accenture posits that the rapid growth in digital services may have negatively affected innovation in the sector. In order to...

Financial sector must comply with new IT risk regulations

South Africa’s financial services companies, including insurers, have until 15 November 2024 to comply with the requirements of the new Joint Standard for IT Governance and Risk Management, issued by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential...

Mesh.trade launches tokenised bond in Africa

Mesh.trade has issued what it believes to be Africa’s first-ever smart asset, in the form of a tokenised corporate bond. The MOS Initiative (Die MOS), a private company focused on the development of Afrikaans mother tongue education in South Africa, chose...

Could tech help turn sports into an economic growth sector?

The world of sport has greatly evolved for the better with the impact of technology. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager of Zoho Africa For fans, that impact can most clearly be seen in the ways that TV and streaming experiences have changed over the years. From HD...