Medical Schemes – Broker fees increased
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) recently announced the approval of an increase in the maximum amount payable to brokers in terms of Section 65 of the Medical Schemes Act (131 of 1998). […]
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IRMSA ranks top risks and notes shift in consumer behaviour
A scarcity of unified, ethical, and visionary leadership is now the single biggest risk facing the country according to the newly released Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) Risk Report 2021. The […]
TransUnion’s Industry Insights Report – Impact of pandemic still very real on consumer credit market
“South Africa’s consumer credit market remains subdued as the pandemic continues to impact household finances,” according to the TransUnion’s Q4 2020 South Africa Industry Insights Report. This in the midst of the just-released […]
TransUnion’s Industry Insights Report – Impact of pandemic still very real on consumer credit market
“South Africa’s consumer credit market remains subdued as the pandemic continues to impact household finances,” according to the TransUnion’s Q4 2020 South Africa Industry Insights Report. This in the midst of the just-released […]
Progress report on claims processing under Business Interruption Insurance
Feedback from a Whatsapp group of policyholders affected by the drawn-out saga around business interruption as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic indicates that there is widespread confusion and dissatisfaction about how the […]
Divorce and your retirement savings
Although the official statistics for South Africa’s divorce rate during COVID-19 are yet be released, StatsSA, in its 2019 Marriages and Divorces report, found that the divorce courts processed 23,710 divorces. Globally, the […]
CMS and FPI host webinar on Covid-19 as PMB
The Council for Medical Schemes, in collaboration with the FPI, will host a webinar on Tuesday, 30 March 2021 to inform healthcare brokers and members of medical schemes about the latest developments and […]
CMS and FPI host webinar on Covid-19 as PMB
The Council for Medical Schemes, in collaboration with the FPI, will host a webinar on Tuesday, 30 March 2021 to inform healthcare brokers and members of medical schemes about the latest developments and […]
Investing for education amidst the uncertainty of a pandemic
News reports recently revealed that the cost of attending some of South Africa’s most prestigious schools cost in excess of R300 000 per year for tuition and boarding, with annual increases totalling 5% […]
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 […]
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 […]
