Pension fund trustees often have a difficult task in determining who is a dependant – and how much of a death benefit should be allocated to each dependant – when a fund member […]
An employer does not have to prove fraud, dishonesty or theft to a retirement fund, and a fund is not expected to make a judgment about whether the employer has, in fact, proved […]
Discovery Group Risk has reported a huge increase in the number and value of claims in its 2021 financial year because of the impact of Covid-19. “The 2021 financial year saw large increases […]
Investors can turn to many different measures to consider stock market valuations. Each tells a different story. They all have their benefits and shortcomings, so a rounded approach that takes into account their […]
Investors can turn to many different measures to consider stock market valuations. Each tells a different story. They all have their benefits and shortcomings, so a rounded approach that takes into account their […]
Three studies by Discovery Health actuaries have concluded that the benefits of being vaccinated against Covid-19 “undoubtedly” outweigh the risks. The research was based on data from members of medical schemes administered by […]
Three studies by Discovery Health actuaries have concluded that the benefits of being vaccinated against Covid-19 “undoubtedly” outweigh the risks. The research was based on data from members of medical schemes administered by […]
From 1 February next year, organisations that process certain types of information will have to obtain prior authorisation from the Information Regulator (IR). This will affect, among others, organisations that conduct credit or […]
From 1 February next year, organisations that process certain types of information will have to obtain prior authorisation from the Information Regulator (IR). This will affect, among others, organisations that conduct credit or […]
Last year’s High Court judgment involving Constantia Insurance Company’s Prime Living CoverGrow and Prime Living Legacy policies had a sequel before the Financial Services Tribunal in October, when it was asked to reconsider […]
Last year’s High Court judgment involving Constantia Insurance Company’s Prime Living CoverGrow and Prime Living Legacy policies had a sequel before the Financial Services Tribunal in October, when it was asked to reconsider […]
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is upping the ante against employers that owe contributions to retirement funds. From 1 December, the office may hand down orders that funds or member […]
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is upping the ante against employers that owe contributions to retirement funds. From 1 December, the office may hand down orders that funds or member […]
The FSCA is launching an integrated web service for FSPs to update their representative registers, and the uploading of registers in text format or as Excel spreadsheets will cease to be an option […]
The FSCA is launching an integrated web service for FSPs to update their representative registers, and the uploading of registers in text format or as Excel spreadsheets will cease to be an option […]
National Treasury’s second draft amendments to Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act have relaxed the restrictions on investments in infrastructure and will prevent funds from investing in crypto assets. Treasury said it […]
It’s not possible to provide clients with proper, holistic financial advice unless you’ve obtained the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, says Hester van der Merwe, the Financial Planning Institute’s Financial Planner of the […]
