New Strate exams module: Collective investment schemes

The Strate Academy has introduced a new Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) module to its examination syllabus. Available from 2 July 2026, the addition expands the programme to five modules, further supporting the development of professionals in South Africa’s securities industry.

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Strate awarded level 1 B-BBEE status for sixth year

Strate has been awarded level 1 Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status following its latest evaluation by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS). This is the sixth year in a row that Strate has achieved this level, which is a pleasing reflection of our commitment to the transformation of our people.

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Strate enables Sanlam Life Insurance Limited’s first seamless, automated exchange of Regulatory Initial Margin

Strate Collateral Services is pleased to announce that we have successfully enabled our first non-bank client to meet their Regulatory Initial Margin (Reg IM) exchange obligations. Using our triparty collateral platform, Sanlam Life Insurance Limited (Sanlam) and their bank counterparts are able to exchange Reg IM in an automated and seamless process and continue to do so daily to meet their mark-to-market requirements.

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