http://www.itinews.co.zaThe complete South African Financial Services News and Information PortalCopyright (C) 2006editor@itinews.co.zawebmaster@itinews.co.zaenITINews RSS Generatorhttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=16&companyid=263&itemid=368D972D-D1A5-492F-B58E-06CBE7DDC9DBThe entry level standards for the industry are currently very low - The FAIS Act has come under fire recently, as many of those in the finance sector required to pass the regulatory exams, have advised that the deadlines imposed are too short, and that the questions asked in the exams themselves are overcomplicated.editor@itinews.co.za (John Scharges)Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=16&companyid=265&itemid=D48BDED5-2BEB-4259-98D5-CA2035914A3EAn unavoidable added facet - they will graduate with a social conscience - The University of Cape Town (UCT) Graduate School of Business (GSB) launched the new Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at a gala dinner at the Cape Town International Convention Centre last night.editor@itinews.co.za (Natasha Arendorf)Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=16&companyid=263&itemid=58089C68-6336-4E56-BC2F-406A44717BB6Burial Societies urged to register as co-operatives - Burial Societies from across South Africa gathered at the second annual INSETA Burial Society Indaba in Johannesburg recently.editor@itinews.co.za (Laurel de Bruyn)Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=16&companyid=264&itemid=DF1C5412-3B87-4EB8-91DF-81D611FF7EF0Participating at The Star HRD Expo in October - The recent PMR.africa national survey on accredited Business Schools offering MBA/MBL degrees in South Africa ranked Milpark Business School as the number one private provider of MBAs.editor@itinews.co.za (Dr Cobus Oosthuizen )Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=16&companyid=263&itemid=A8817A15-2A67-4D03-B300-EF1ACEED2BCDLaying the foundation for amazing careers in financial services - In 2009 an article posted in The Insurance Junction stated that "statistics show that the South African insurance industry rates third in the overall number of industries in terms of skills shortage."editor@itinews.co.za (John Scharges)Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=16&companyid=265&itemid=658C0DD1-21E0-477F-AA91-B138A738D735Confirmation that our approach to adult learning is up there with the best-in-class - Executive Education at the UCT Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has been named the top business school in Africa for its customised leadership development work, achieving the 53rd spot in the latest Financial Times (FT) Executive Education 2011 World Custom Ranking released today. editor@itinews.co.za (Natasha Arendorf)Tue, 10 May 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=16&companyid=265&itemid=FB238538-37A7-4747-A30E-658950983BCDHire salespeople with high emotional intelligence - Research from CSO Insights, a US-based firm that surveys thousands of sales executives around the globe each year, shows that 80% of businesses' total revenue is driven by only 13% of its sales department. editor@itinews.co.za (Natasha Arendorf)Wed, 04 May 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=16&companyid=263&itemid=943B2594-4BC8-479D-8925-578B30B00A3EA shortage of actuaries in the economy which could potentially impact the insurance sector - Young unemployed South Africans from disadvantaged backgrounds with the potential to become actuaries will get an unexpected boost thanks to an innovative partnership between the Insurance SETA (INSETA) and the South African Actuaries Development Programme (SAADP). editor@itinews.co.za (John Scharges)Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=16&companyid=263&itemid=742C3D87-9966-4A7C-BEDA-1BE0AB4D9D8FGreat need for training of this nature in the insurance sector - Wits Business School and the Insurance SETA (INSETA) have partnered to design and launch a new programme aimed at advancing business and leadership skills in insurance sector small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs). editor@itinews.co.za (John Scharges)Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=16&companyid=263&itemid=8C02751A-E969-4682-9D7E-161C1E69C946Companies who are championing the interests of workers with disabilities - The Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) continues its support for people with disabilities in the South African insurance sector with its second annual National Disability Awards next month - nominations are now open. editor@itinews.co.za (John Scharges)Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT