This year, for the first time, it seems likely that medical schemes will announce contribution increases which are in line with recommendations suggested by The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS). This is according […]
The massive impact of claims for business interruption resulting from a reportable contagious disease last year, followed by the civil unrest recently, is a sober reminder of our duty to ensure that clients […]
The massive impact of claims for business interruption resulting from a reportable contagious disease last year, followed by the civil unrest recently, is a sober reminder of our duty to ensure that clients […]
In a recent media release, Petrie Marx, Product Actuary at Sanlam Individual Life, provided some insight into the impact of the pandemic on its individual life business. In 2020, Sanlam Individual Life paid […]
While many see the regulatory requirements to address discrepancies in the workforce as a burden, there are advantages, apart from doing what is morally right and fair. What is required? As discussed in […]
While many see the regulatory requirements to address discrepancies in the workforce as a burden, there are advantages, apart from doing what is morally right and fair. What is required? As discussed in […]
If you thought that emigrating was just a case of “pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile”, you are likely to experience more than a grimace or […]
If you thought that emigrating was just a case of “pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile”, you are likely to experience more than a grimace or […]
In its Statement supporting proposed amendments to the policyholder protection rules, the FSCA suggested changes to the PPRs in general, as well as ones relevant to the Long-term and Short-term industries, specifically. This […]
In its Statement supporting proposed amendments to the policyholder protection rules, the FSCA suggested changes to the PPRs in general, as well as ones relevant to the Long-term and Short-term industries, specifically. This […]
In an article titled A guide to Employers’ tax obligations after damage to their premises, Joon Chong and Nina Keyser from Webber Wentzel provides valuable guidance on tax options available to business owners. […]
Change in the last 18 months has been rapid, with business and advice moving online in a matter of weeks. Zoom alone grew from around 10 million users in 2019 to 300 million […]
The 2020 South African Customer Satisfaction Index for Life Insurance, conducted by Consulta, reveals a welcome change in consumer perspectives. “COVID-19 has brought life insurance into the mainstream of consumer dialogue, and it […]
Recent WhatsApp messages contained details of the alleged involvement of a prominent figure in a financial services business in the looting of items during the recent civil unrest. According to News24, the individual […]
This article, written by Michael Straeuli and Dominic Harris from Webber Wentzel, provides clarity on yet another phrase many of us have seen, but not really applied our minds to. Like with business […]
The number of successful appeals for reconsideration of debarments makes one wonder how many travesties of justice took place before the Financial Sector Tribunal saw the light. Previously, there was no recourse but […]
Normally, at this time of year, the annual sardine run has the KZN coastline on full alert. Its impact on work productivity in the province is huge. The same can be said about […]
