It's all about Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)Published: Thu, 22 Oct 20 What is SaaS eCommerce?
SaaS stands for Software-as-a-Service, is a software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed to a user, it’s a way of delivering services which can be accessed via the internet.
SaaS applications run on a provider’s servers; eCommerce platforms allow ...
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Introducing Insure Cloud, your SaaS short term insurance platformPublished: Thu, 22 Oct 20 Stepping into the market
During the pandemic COVID-19 many industries along with the insurance sector experienced a time of uncertainty followed by a sudden change and growth in technological and digital space. The heavy reliance on web-based tools and services for our day-to-day interactions; proved ...
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Wealthy families support the fight against COVID-19Published: Wed, 07 Oct 20 New research from international family office Stonehage Fleming has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a significant shift in the key priorities of many wealthy families. This finding and others is contained in Stonehage Fleming’s report, ‘Four Pillars of Capital: a time for reflection. ...
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SANDWICH PANELS: A Burning Issue - Understanding the RiskPublished: Thu, 17 Sep 20 Sandwich Panel related fires have resulted in major property damage and business interruption losses over the years.
What are Sandwich Panels?
Sandwich Panels or Composite Panels are structures made up of three layers: a low-density core and a thin metal or plastic skin-layer bonded to each side. Over ...
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SIMPLIFYING THE RETIREMENT FUND DEATH CLAIMS PROCESSPublished: Tue, 15 Sep 20 By Dolana Conco, Regional Executive at Alexander Forbes
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through, and during this difficult time, you don’t want your loved ones to have to worry about finances.
Your family will receive a share of your retirement ...
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Transformation Collection During COVID-19Published: Wed, 12 Aug 20 While COVID-19 has created havoc on society, this change can contribute to positive opportunities in the way we do business within an enterprise moving forward.
Rapid Collect can assist SME's and Enterprises with their collection and payment solutions digitally. Our integrated web based systems will ...
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Making saving a priority this Women’s MonthPublished: Tue, 11 Aug 20 By Mandy Porter, Alexander Forbes senior financial adviser
Women could live to up to eight years longer than men according to research by the World Health Organization. As a result, women need to save more, for longer, to provide for a dignified retirement.
Research by Stellenbosch University’s ...
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Is the Covid-19 e-commerce boom here to stay?Published: Tue, 28 Jul 20 The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of e-commerce in a way no company could have imagined. In fact, in many instances, it has brought 3-5-year sales projections forward in just a matter of months. “Many businesses are already living in the future,” said Gerrit Smit, Partner - Head of Equity ...
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Art as a store of value in times of crisisPublished: Mon, 27 Jul 20 During times of crisis, the appeal of collectible assets like art can intensify. Nervous of the present risks in investment markets, investors will look to include assets with a more consistent store of value in their portfolios.
Historically, average valuations across the art market have tended ...
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SAIA Successfully Holds Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2020Published: Mon, 27 Jul 20 Johannesburg – At its first ever virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 23 July 2020, the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) successfully nominated a new SAIA Board of Directors composed of non-life insurance member companies, reinsurance companies and state-owned enterprise chief executives and ...
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Grant Maxwell to lead Alternative Risk Transfer line of business at AGCSPublished: Thu, 23 Jul 20 Grant Maxwell appointed as Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer at AGCS reporting to Chief Underwriting Officer Corporate Tony Buckle
Non-traditional risk transfer solutions increasingly important for multinational corporations
Johannesburg/London/Munich/New York/Paris/Sao Paulo/Singapore – 23 July, ...
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GLOBAL TRANSPORT: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD BEYOND COVID-19?Published: Tue, 21 Jul 20 Here are the main points addressed in this study (download it here)
Coface does not expect the sector to recover to fourth quarter 2019 level before 2022.
In Coface’s central scenario, the turnover of listed companies of the global transport sector will be 32% lower in the 4th quarter ...
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FINANCIAL LESSONS 2020 HAS TAUGHT USPublished: Mon, 20 Jul 20 While most of us would choose to fast forward to 2021, this year has taught us many hard lessons, including financial ones. Jaco Prinsloo, Certified Financial Planner at Alexander Forbes, reflects on some of the learnings we should all take with us.
Lesson 1: Debt can be scary
There are few things scarier ...
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United States: Two-speed business bankruptciesPublished: Thu, 16 Jul 20 United States: Two-speed business bankruptcies
As the COVID-19 epidemic hits the United States very hard, Coface forecasts in its baseline scenario that the country's GDP will contract by 5. 6% in 2020, before rebounding by 3. Nevertheless, this forecast is threatened by the resurgence of the outbreak ...
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