Putting lenders in the driver’s seat for better vehicle finance
Ultimately, the goal is to facilitate transactions while promoting responsible lending practices that contribute to long-term financial stability for both businesses and consumers alike. “By embracing a holistic approach to credit assessments and affordability checks, lenders can strengthen trust, mitigate risks, and foster mutually beneficial relationships with their customers. It’s a win-win for everyone involved,” says Kumandan.
Financial advisors – building trust through accurate data with SearchWorks
Financial advisors play a vital role in shaping financial futures. By creating tailored blueprints for individuals and businesses based on their goals, income, and...
Navigating FICA compliance for the South African retail industry
The South African retail industry operates in a complex and challenging environment. Economic uncertainty, rising costs, and unpredictable consumer demands have created conditions in...
Breaking down the FIC Act: A Quick Guide for Accountable Institutions
As is generally the case with new legislation, most businesses will only take it seriously once an inspector comes knocking. This should not be...
Turn your financial assets into short-term loans with BridgeMe from SearchWorks
Bridging finance provides a stop-gap solution for businesses and individuals for a short to medium-term financial shortfall. SearchWorks, the country’s leading data aggregation platform, introduces BridgeMe,...
How each department in every SA business can mitigate fraud in 2024
Fraud of all kinds increased by a shocking 600% over the last four years in South Africa. Clearly, it’s more important than ever to...
Data-driven legal excellence: searching for South Africa’s new norm
The inherent complexity of the legal profession means having accurate data to deliver quality legal services, manage cases efficiently, ensure accurate billing, and uphold...
Streamlining estate planning in South Africa with innovative technology
Estate planning and the ensuing execution of those plans are of vital importance in South Africa, especially during Wills Week. However, settling a deceased...
Why South African businesses should leverage trustworthy data for better procurement choices
Mitigating the risk of procurement fraud and other irregularities is possible by equipping organisations with the tools necessary to improve transparency, decision-making, and cost-effectiveness...
South Africa strengthens financial crime prevention
Amendments to FICA impose due diligence requirements on accountable institutions
Following South Africa’s financial greylisting by global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force...
Robust, credible data a powerful tool in the anti-money laundering arsenal
The problem of organised financial crime and money laundering made headlines after a recent Al Jazeera investigative report uncovered a large-scale money laundering operation...
What HR professionals need to know about job candidate scams
While many South Africans are familiar with job scams aimed at taking advantage of vulnerable job seekers, less attention is paid to how fraudsters...