IOB Talk August 2009

6 compelling reasons to be a member of the IOB

The IOB is very excited to unveil their new individual membership value proposition. Extensive research was undertaken to create this bouquet of offerings to meet the expectations and requirements from our dynamic sector. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

"Green Shoots or Weeds"

The first in the series of events; Coffee & Croissants with Bruce Whitfield was held on the 26th of August at Milpark Business School. The event was a resounding success, and enjoyed by all who attended. Watch the IOB's website for a full report coming soon.
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The Milpark Foundation gets Kuyasa learners on board

The Post Graduate Learnership for Unemployed Youth, known as the BANKSETA Kuyasa Programme was launched in 2005. This is a post graduate programme to give unemployed graduates the opportunity to gain practical skills. The learnership makes use of the infrastructure created by the BANKSETA Letsema Programme and is fully funded by the BANKSETA.
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IDC funds two hospitals on the Cape Flats

The state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of South Africa Limited has provided over R144 million to fund two hospitals in the Cape Flats.
The funding was for the expansion and upgrading of the wholly black-owned and now state-of-the art and fully compliant BEE Melomed Bellville Hospital and also the expansion of another existing health facility, the Melomed Gatesville Hospital.
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Save money, even in these tough times

Even in the face of the global financial crisis and a recession in South Africa, the message to South Africans has been consistent, Save. SASI Chairman Elias Masilela says the financial crisis assisted in elevating the importance of saving and the need for financial literacy, not only in South Africa but the world over. "This crisis has left many people feeling extremely weak and helpless, a feeling that will be chiseled in their minds for many years to come. Others have never seen a bank go bankrupt and witnessing this for the first time in their lifetime has caused a lot of confusion and uncertainty. Although these are hard lessons, it provides reasons for people to save."
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Entrepreneurial leadership

Is it possible to combine two distinct concepts and research areas to create a third? Consider "entrepreneurship" and "leadership" for example. Is it possible, using the literature, to arrive at an integrated field called "entrepreneurial leadership"?
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Are there opportunities for Banks in the worst of the downturn?

'Whilst times are definitely the bleakest banks have endured for well over a decade, there are nevertheless opportunities that present themselves in current times. We have seen across the globe, banks have been forced to re-assess their business models, consider exiting unprofitable markets, and ensuring a more holistic view of institutional risks, something which may not have been considered all that important in the past.
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