Final opportunity: access MBSE’s CPD courses instantly as cycle nears its end
MBSE will unveil its updated courses for the new CPD cycle on 1 June, giving a head start for those eager to avoid the last-minute rush.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
Investors reap the rewards of staying the course in (global) equities
Excluding reinvestments, the local CIS industry experienced net outflows in the year and the quarter to the end of March 2024.
Solidarity and BHF file court papers challenging NHI
The trade union says moves are afoot for members of the National Assembly to bring an application against the NHI Act.
Regulator announces deadline for the submission of PAIA reports
The heads of private bodies, information officers, or deputy information officers must be registered with the Information Regulator to submit an annual report.
Discovery Bank launches ‘shared-value’ home loan product
The bank claims its dynamic interest rate offering will allow clients to save up to R2.8 billion in interest repayments a year.
What the SARB is waiting for before it starts cutting the repo rate
Headline inflation softened to 5.2% in April, but the upside risks remain, particularly from food prices.
Investors should anchor on long-term strategies amid election uncertainty
Allan Gray advises against reactive investing, noting that equities, despite their risks, have historically been the best-performing asset class.
Video interview: New mutual insurer enters the market
CEO Michele Jennings says glu targets a wider audience with straightforward products and digital innovation.
New Joint Standard to regulate insurers’ ‘material’ outsourcing activities
The standard, which replaces GOI 5, governs outsourcing by insurers from a prudential and a conduct perspective.
Make your mark: MBSE can help with last-minute CPD rush on 29 May
Moonstone Business School of Excellence’s CPD team will be available to assist clients with enquiries on Election Day.
Fund managers anticipate post-election rally in local equities
A potential leftward shift in policy is seen as the biggest risk to SA equities, followed by weak earnings and sticky inflation, according to the BofA survey.
Hypertension surging among young medical scheme members
Chronic high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes, is driving up healthcare costs significantly, according to recent claims data from Discovery Health.
Coronation expects the local savings industry to continue to shrink
The group grows its total assets under management by 5% and resumes declaring an interim dividend.
FSCA withdraws licence of FSP linked to collapsed N-e-FG
The Hawks and the Authority are still investigating whether any of the assets administered by N-e-FG can be recovered.
There’s ‘something fishy’ about these schemes
Impersonators who have knowledge of the Authority’s investigations into scams are using this information to extort money from victims.
Cybersecurity Joint Standard: Authorities announce likely commencement date
The FSCA and PA urge financial institutions to prepare for the standard’s implementation despite the provision for a transitional period.
High Court dismisses director’s bid against subpoena in religious freedom dispute
Efforts by a director of two religious organisations to evade testimony before a commissioner probing the SNS Ponzi scheme hit a roadblock in the High Court.
