Giving children a decent mathematics education is about more than teaching numbers – it is about fighting unemployment and creating opportunities. It may also help save the planet, says one expert.

AIFMRM invites applications for PhD Student Fellowships. The application deadline is 15 November 2017 and appointments are for as soon as is feasible. The tenure of the fellowship is for three years. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in economics, finance, computer science, statistics, financial mathematics, or closely related fields.

Careers in finance are evolving quickly, and yet perceptions about working in the industry remain outdated. Here are the trends for 2018, according to industry experts.

Women are increasingly choosing finance as a career option, but more work is needed to encourage them to pursue postgraduate study and leadership positions. Could increased access to positive role models hold the key?

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is now the first university on the continent to offer a specialisation in its Master of Science degree that is specifically designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to embrace the technological revolution in the financial services sector.