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BUILDING FOUNDATIONS – MARCH 2026

As we move into the second quarter of 2026, our work is about building foundations – the knowledge that transforms students into professionals, the relationships between mentors and learners, and the partnerships that make it all possible.

This month, we profile Momentum Investments, demonstrating what happens when organisations invest strategically in people. We’re also celebrating Zharne Whiteboy, a 2024 IFA Internship alumnus recently awarded the Women in Finance Network bursary for postgraduate studies.

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PARTNERS IN PORGRESS - FEBRUARY 2026

During February, the month so many of us associate with love, we reflected on what gives us at the ASISA Academy those warm, fuzzy feelings. Undoubtedly, the most gratifying achievements are those that provide young people with employment opportunities to launch their careers in financial services.  We therefore want to take this opportunity to celebrate the commitment, generosity and partnerships that enable the ASISA Academy to make a meaningful impact in addressing South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis.

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CELEBRATION - JANUARY 2026

As we celebrate the start of a new year, I’m delighted to share some truly remarkable achievements from the ASISA Academy community. From award recognition to graduation ceremonies, from grads passing the rigorous CFA Level 1 exam to new interns beginning their journeys in financial services, this edition captures the spirit of transformation and excellence that defines our work.

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ASISA ACADEMY MAKES HEADLINES – NOVEMBER 2025

We are ending the year with the great news that the Fezeka Graduate Programme, which the ASISA Academy runs in association with Joint Prosperity, has been named winner of the Most Promising Women-Led Initiatives category at the EBNet 2025 Evolutionary Awards

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PARTNERS THAT DELIVER – OCTOBER 2025

The ASISA Academy’s vision is to be the training partner of choice for both the ASISA members as well as the broader financial services industry and its stakeholders. As one of the transformation initiatives of ASISA, we rely on the input and support of member companies – both large and small – to determine the kinds of short courses and programmes that we offer. 

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CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE, SHAPING A BETTER FUTURE – SEPTEMBER 2025

September, Heritage Month, saw the release of the 2025 ASISA Industry Transformation Report (2018-2024). With the theme “Driving Inclusive Growth through Sustainable Transformation”, the fourth transformation progress update was collated from data provided by ASISA members with a total of 80 000 employees, representing 98% of assets under management for life offices and 83% of AUM for asset managers.

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HERE'S TO THE WOMEN WHO POWER EVERY MONTH – AUGUST 2025

Every August, I feel a little extra proud when Women’s Month shines a light on a mission that is core to what we do at the ASISA Academy all year round: female empowerment. I am surrounded by strong, empowered women who spend a lot of their time passionately doing work that empowers others, notably many young women.

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