Parental obligations towards children’s rights
On Sunday we celebrated Human Rights Day, a day of great importance in our young democracy. Of equal importance are the rights of young humans in terms of the obligations on their parents […]
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Parental obligations towards children’s rights
On Sunday we celebrated Human Rights Day, a day of great importance in our young democracy. Of equal importance are the rights of young humans in terms of the obligations on their parents […]
FSCA issues second crypto health warning
In a recent press release the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) notes its concern with the increasing volume of crypto assets (cryptos) related losses suffered by financial consumers in the past months and […]
CMS releases results of COVID-19 Vaccines Survey on people’s attitudes
The public’s response and attitude to vaccination against the various strains of the Covid virus is a hot discussion topic, and fertile ground for conspiracy theories. The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) conducted […]
CMS releases results of COVID-19 Vaccines Survey on people’s attitudes
The public’s response and attitude to vaccination against the various strains of the Covid virus is a hot discussion topic, and fertile ground for conspiracy theories. The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) conducted […]
Banks apply winning formula during Covid crisis
“As at 24 October 2020, banks had provided over R50 billion in financial relief to South African businesses and individuals who are financially distressed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and national lockdown – […]
Where are we now, one year since the start of Covid-19?
“The Covid-19 global pandemic has caused ripples through global financial markets as the virus continues to spread across the globe,” according to a Moneyweb article of 18 March 2020. Approximately one year down the line, […]
CIS industry somewhat surprisingly attract record breaking net inflows in 2020
From strong net inflows of R123.2 billion for 2019, to record breaking net inflows of R213 billion in 2020, the local Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry recorded its highest increase ever in the industry’s […]
Long-term insurance statistics – Pay-outs again reflect the importance and value of what we do
Policyholders and beneficiaries received claims and benefit payments worth R522.7 billion from South African life insurers in 2020. According to the long-term insurance statistics released by the Association for Savings and Investment South […]
Long-term insurance statistics – Pay-outs again reflect the importance and value of what we do
Policyholders and beneficiaries received claims and benefit payments worth R522.7 billion from South African life insurers in 2020. According to the long-term insurance statistics released by the Association for Savings and Investment South […]
CMS invites role players to webinar on fraud, wastage and abuse
Following the inquiry into allegations of unfair racial discrimination and procedural unfairness by medical schemes, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) in collaboration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) will […]
Motor dealers – Make sure you know where your client’s money is coming from
“The motor vehicle dealers’ sector is a lure for criminals to hide their illicit proceeds, which poses a serious threat to South Africa’s financial system. Criminals can potentially launder large amounts of money […]
Insurance fraud is a global phenomenon
Submitting a false claim or exaggerating a genuine claim is seen as a “drop in the ocean” in the finances of insurance companies, but the reality is very different. “Many people think insurance […]
Insurance fraud is a global phenomenon
Submitting a false claim or exaggerating a genuine claim is seen as a “drop in the ocean” in the finances of insurance companies, but the reality is very different. “Many people think insurance […]
Local hedge funds industry finding its feet in a regulated environment
The South African hedge funds industry ended 2020 with assets under management of R73.27 billion. Statistics released by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) show that assets under management increased […]
Local hedge funds industry finding its feet in a regulated environment
The South African hedge funds industry ended 2020 with assets under management of R73.27 billion. Statistics released by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) show that assets under management increased […]
Treasury tightens noose on retirement assets of emigrants
The Budget Review 2021 includes a proposal to impose a deemed retirement withdrawal tax on retirement assets of emigrants as an exit tax. According to Joon Chong and Wesley Grimm of leading law […]
