According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2020, the top five global risks in terms of likelihood are all environmental. In the recent survey, respondents were asked to assess the likelihood […]
For many candidates who are required to obtain a qualification under the Fit and Proper requirements, cost can be a serious constraint. Depending on the financial product/s for which you are authorised, new […]
“Financial advisors today are really life coaches who help clients explore their life goals and set pathways and milestones to help them achieve those goals,” Nirdev Desai, head of sales at PSG Wealth […]
Internationally, companies in the financial services sector were again the least trusted among industries, according to the latest annual Edelman Trust Barometer, which has been measuring trust in businesses, NGOs, governments and the […]
Internationally, companies in the financial services sector were again the least trusted among industries, according to the latest annual Edelman Trust Barometer, which has been measuring trust in businesses, NGOs, governments and the […]
According to Beatri Faul, investment specialist at Allan Gray, the best way to protect an investor’s capital is to construct a well-diversified portfolio that can earn real returns regardless of market conditions. But […]
Reshaping the financial services industry by “removing market inefficiencies” sounds suspiciously like trying to eradicate human error. This raises the very serious question about the function of the financial advisor in the future. […]
In a recent LegalBrief post Pam Saxby of Legalbrief Policy Watch shares that the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) requires comment on the latest draft (PCC 107) public compliance communication – regarding the use […]
In a recent LegalBrief post Pam Saxby of Legalbrief Policy Watch shares that the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) requires comment on the latest draft (PCC 107) public compliance communication – regarding the use […]
In an effort to assist complainants who are unsure where to lodge an insurance complaint, a new gateway has been launched. The introduction of the additional point of entry for complaints relating to […]
In an effort to assist complainants who are unsure where to lodge an insurance complaint, a new gateway has been launched. The introduction of the additional point of entry for complaints relating to […]
A number of new scams, spoofing communication that appears to be from various institutions, have been doing the rounds. In a recent FSCA media release, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the […]
The 24th edition of the Raging Bull Awards took place last week in Cape Town at the International Convention Centre. The annual ceremony celebrates the top performers across a range of sectors and […]
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has just published its quarterly report for the period ended 30 September 2019. Tasked with monitoring the financial performance and soundness of medical schemes, the CMS publishes comparative figures […]
South African households’ real net wealth declined by a staggering R237 billion in the third quarter of 2019, according to the Momentum/UNISA Household Net Wealth Index. In a CNBC Africa interview, Johann van Tonder, […]
Influencer marketing refers to the promotion of goods and services by individuals who have influence or power to affect the buying decisions of potential customers. A recent American study has recently found that […]
“2020 looks set to be an epic fight for survival as numerous socio-economic factors come into play that will further challenge businesses and their ability to achieve greater levels of customer satisfaction in […]
