MEGAN DE VRIES What inspired you to pursue a career as a CA(SA)? The chartered accounting profession is one of versatility and change. The ability to learn about many different industries, become an entrepreneur, work in established businesses or grow in the auditing profession are just a few of the opportunities that the CA(SA) designation…
DetailsHonda’s sporty and creative side is back with the all-new Civic sedan This new Honda Civic sedan is not only bigger and roomier than its predecessor; it also has an unusually athletic look, especially the Sport version. The front end has a swooping grill and bonnet that incorporates the striking headlights. The lower section of…
DetailsHow to make digital deliver for banking in 2017 From tech to tech start-up How running to standstill won’t get you ahead of the pack Cyber- security saves financial organisations HOW TO MAKE DIGITAL DELIVER FOR BANKING IN 2017 2017 is the year that retail banking needs to deliver on its digital promises to customers…
DetailsFrom engineers to racers and jobs in-between, women are breaking into every corner of the motor industry. Thilosh Moodally CA(SA), the new head of MINI South Africa, discusses her ascent Thilosh Moodally is a ray of sunshine in the engineering world. Not just that it is rare for a woman to head up a motor…
DetailsThis is part two of a three-part series on integrated reporting. In the first article, we tracked trends and improvements that we have seen over the first six years since the introduction of integrated reporting in South Africa. In this article, we will look at developments in the business model and the capitals while we…
DetailsTHE SPIDERWEB EFFECT In observing influential people there are certain traits which they have in common. And I have since come to appreciate that influence can be learnt and mastered. I see influence as like a spider’s web. An influential leader starts by having influence on a small group (the immediate team members), thereafter they…
DetailsHow can the energy industry adapt to meet the needs of a growing population while supporting low-carbon growth? Katherine Hamilton says that this essential transition will not happen without collaboration between large energy companies, entrepreneurs, the finance sector and consumers Why should we be thinking about the future of energy? The energy sector is already…
DetailsConfidence is defined as ‘a feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something’. There are a series of actions and thoughts that will contribute towards you being perceived as confident. Let us take a look at these factors as they relate to speaking in public. Upside-down ‘U’: As…
DetailsNadine Rix CA(SA), co-founder and Director of Nyansa Africa, says international experience has radically changed her as a person and she would definitely not be who she is today had she not gone through it. But then she adds – nothing can compare to Cape Town Nadine Rix says what she loved most about Nigeria…
DetailsThe fastest growing segment of the wealth management industry is now digital and is referred to as “robo-advisory services”. The assets under management (AUM) of this segment are expected to grow by 2 500% by 2020 to reach a potential market value of US$489 billion” (Deloitte Insights, June 2016). Estimates are ‘robos’ will deal with…
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