Sanlam advances Assupol integration to strengthen retail mass operations
With the integration of Assupol well under way, Sanlam is working to streamline its operations and enhance its market position.
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Health Minister publishes draft regulations for NHI Fund governance
The regulations set out the process for selecting the NHI Fund’s leadership, including its board, chief executive, and advisory committees.
SRD grant is a temporary relief measure, says Social Development department
Financially squeezed government wants to overturn a judgment declaring aspects of the SRD regulations unconstitutional.
Coalition: government’s ‘piecemeal’ healthcare reforms fall short
The Universal Healthcare Access Coalition says the proposed tariff-setting measures for private healthcare side-step essential reforms.
As the DeepSeek dust settles – what have we learned about investing in AI?
Chinese startup DeepSeek unveils a cost-efficient method for training generative AI chatbots, prompting experts to re-examine investment strategies and the future of AI infrastructure.
More women prioritising preventive healthcare, Bestmed data shows
Rising breast and cervical cancer registrations underscore the importance of early detection and access to quality medical care.
ASISA rejects proposed ‘dualistic nature’ of CIS portfolios
ASISA warns that reclassifying collective investment scheme portfolios as profit-making schemes will undermine years of established investment policy.
Santam’s earnings surge despite troubling weather and vehicle claims
Nearly all business units report strong growth in new business volumes.
Record R35.25bn outflow marks cautious year for South Africa’s CIS market
Reinvested income and strong interest-bearing portfolio performance led to net inflows of R85.82 billion in 2024.
Revised unit trust fund classifications: early impact in focus
The new SA Multi Asset SA High Equity category is expected to gain traction over time, despite slower uptake in the early stages.
Where consumers spend and where they try to save
A DebtBusters study provides interesting insights into how South Africans in different income bands prioritise their spending outside of debt repayments.
What the BHF and HASA are arguing in their legal challenges to the NHI Act
The Board of Healthcare Funders wants to see records that disclose whether President Cyril Ramaphosa disregarded constitutional concerns before signing the NHI Act into law.
New King Code refines corporate governance for a rapidly evolving business landscape
The King Committee, in collaboration with the Institute of Directors in South Africa, has unveiled the draft King V Code for public comment.
Summit Africa secures $20 million anchor investment for second private equity fund
With a focus on financial inclusion, digital transformation, and food security, SPEF II aims to drive impactful investments in underserved sectors.
How climate change could erode your retirement savings – actuaries sound the alarm
Despite record-breaking global temperatures and escalating climate risks, most South African retirement funds lack climate policies – raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of their investments.
FSCA eyes DeFi: testing the waters for smarter crypto regulation
As South Africa’s decentralised finance market gains traction, the FSCA is exploring ways to balance innovation with consumer protection.
FAIS Ombud orders funeral home to pay R20 000 claim after failed cover
Lebohang Funeral Home left policyholders exposed by failing to secure underwriting, misleading clients about their coverage, and refusing to pay a valid funeral claim.
