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MBSE provides the tools and structures to help students succeed
Top student Brian Parsons leveraged MBSE’s accredited qualifications to transition into a new career as a financial adviser.
Increase in Discovery’s cancer claim payouts – and screening rates have recovered
Claims for cancer treatment and maintenance therapy rose by almost 8% in 2023.
Few bright spots in 10X’s latest Retirement Reality Report
A trend that has emerged over the past three reports is that more South Africans are being forced to retire before they want to.
Centaur, IC Markets, and RCG Markets latest targets of impersonation scams
An offer to assist the investor with recovering her returns from the individuals who defrauded also turned out to be a scam.
Old Mutual Insure teams up with UK flood specialist to tackle rising climate threats
The collaboration enables the non-life insurer to use location-specific flood data, providing a more informed perspective on flood risk.
Adrian Burke takes the helm as acting chief executive of Asisa
Amid a leadership transition at the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa, veteran insurance industry figure Adrian Burke steps in as acting CEO.
Financial planner convicted on 30 counts of insurance fraud
Shaun Dorning redirected payments totalling R4.2 million from a client while working as an independent contractor.
Sanlam proposes R6.5 billion buyout of Assupol
The deal is anticipated to enhance Sanlam’s competitive standing in the retail mass market.
PortfolioMetrix lists actively managed bond ETF
The fund offers professional and retail investors access to more attractive parts of the market that do not fall within the fixed-income indices.
Acquisition of OUTvest paves the way for ‘digital disruption’, Alexforbes says
While the saying ‘build it and they will come’ may not always hold true for fintech start-ups, Alexforbes is aiming to make a difference by bringing its significant reach to bear.
The downside to a side hustle
It is the sole prerogative of an employer to regulate when moonlighting may be permitted, and if so, on what terms.
South Africa’s corruption crisis: lowest score yet on global perceptions index
The country’s latest score on the Corruption Perceptions Index is lower than it was during the administration of former president Jacob Zuma.
Three cases focusing on the insured’s reporting obligations following a vehicle theft
In two cases, the Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance found the insurer should not have rejected the claims.
Financial professionals urged to reassess qualifications amid changing dynamics
MBSE alerts individuals who completed unit standards or credit-bearing programmes related to FETC: Short-term Insurance or FETC: Wealth Management to ensure ongoing Fit and Proper compliance.
Evidence of material bias in Discovery Connect debarment, says Tribunal
The sales agent was accused of manipulating quotes to reduce clients’ motor vehicle insurance premiums.
FSCA warns public of rising scams on social media platforms
The Authority breaks down the red flags that may indicate a product or scheme is fraudulent.
