Big data a useful tool for responsible lending

Banks are increasingly relying on their rich data to make decisions and streamline processes. Emma Mer, CEO of FNB Personal Loans, says: “As a bank, we have robust processes in place to ensure that we lend responsibly, while at the same time continually taking...

HCL in IT infrastructure service deal with JLT

Global IT services company HCL Technologies has announced a five-year IT infrastructure services contract with Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT), one of the world’s leading providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and...

New ecosystem for non-profit funding

LENDonate has created a new ecosystem for non-profit funding, to connect non-profit organisations with investors and philanthropists who are keen to offer support. The company has partnered with peer-to-peer lending Software as a Service (SaaS) provider White Label...

IoT data and the conversion to insurtech

Gartner predicts that there will be about 500 smart, connected devices in the average home by 2022. This prediction opens opportunities for a host of digital businesses to capitalise on the Internet of Things (IoT) trend. However, few stand to benefit more than...

IoT data the conversion to insurtech

Gartner predicts that there will be about 500 smart, connected devices in the average home by 2022. This prediction opens opportunities for a host of digital businesses to capitalise on the Internet of Things (IoT) trend. However, few stand to benefit more than...

New gas monitoring standards in coal mining

A relentless research and development (R&D) regime at Monitech Mining Monitoring Systems, a South African industry leader in mining safety and monitoring solutions, has resulted in an incessant rejuvenation of its Hazardous Area Control System, which has become...