IOB Talk January 2009

Message from IOB's CEO

I hope you all had a great festive season and special moments with your families and loved ones. As we start 2009 economists and financial experts are predicting tough times in the financial services sector and most sectors of the economy. This requires innovative thinking and serious adjustment to corporate strategies and alignment of education and learning strategies. The IOB stays abreast of changes and new developments in the sector and always adapts its offerings accordingly.

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Funding for Doctoral & Post-doctoral Research Programmes 2009

The BANKSETA Council has indicated that there is a continuing need for funding for skills development of employees of BANKSETA registered employers as well as a need for funding Doctoral and Post-doctoral research pertinent to the broader banking and micro-finance sector. The need is expressed for funding for Doctoral & Post-doctoral research programmes, offered by South African institutions for Higher Education.
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SA remains optimistic about economy

South Africans remain optimistic about the immediate future of the economy, the MasterCard Worldwide Index of Consumer Confidence found. The index is based on a survey that measures consumer confidence on prevailing expectations in the market for the next six months. It is calculated based upon percentage response figures, with zero as the most pessimistic, 100 as most optimistic and 50 as neutral.

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Top New Year's resolutions

According to the USA.gov website, the top New Year's resolutions Americans are making are:

• Lose Weight
• Manage Debt
• Save Money
• Get a Better Job
• Get Fit
• Eat Right
• Get a Better Education
• Drink Less Alcohol
• Quit Smoking Now
• Reduce Stress Overall
• Reduce Stress at Work
• Take a Trip
• Volunteer to Help Others

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Business Development vacancy at the IOB

* PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

The IOB has a vacancy for a top notch, skilled Head of Business Development. Submit your CV to bahle@iob.co.za to become part of the IOB's dedicated management team.
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KPMG Adds Second Islamic Finance Award Win in 2008

KPMG has won the “Best Islamic Advisory Firm” award at the International Real Estate Finance Summit 2008, held in December in London. The summit, now in its sixth year, focuses on current real estate issues affecting both conventional and Islamic finance circles, highlighting the potential opportunities that exist between the Middle East and key Western markets.
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Local businessmen shine at international team-building event

Five South African businessmen have stunned a global team-building event by beating some of the world's brightest, toughest and most experienced team builders - including top corporations and the US Air Force - to take second place.
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