During his first term, Donald Trump’s policies spurred a confidence-fuelled boom in US markets. With proposals for deeper tax cuts and renewed trade barriers, he’s aiming for a repeat performance.
58% of South Africa’s municipalities – 149 out of 257 – are behind on their retirement fund contributions, highlighting a growing issue in local government finances.
FSCA plans to issue guidance on what it considers to be a fair and transparent approach to transaction fees.
During the 16 Days of Activism, financial adviser Jessica Pillay urges women to identify economic abuse and gives advice on how to reclaim their independence.
With over R5.2 billion in unpaid retirement fund contributions and municipalities among the worst offenders, the FSCA is poised to gain expanded powers under the COFI Bill.
The High Court has dismissed challenges by a policyholder accused of defrauding Discovery Life of more than R16m in disability and income protection claims.
Ninety One will acquire Sanlam Investment Management and oversee investment management for Sanlam Investments UK.
Some 20% of applications for tax directives were rejected.
In one case, a woman orchestrated the killing of her cousin’s partner, and in the other, a couple lured and murdered a man, using his death to stage a life insurance scam.
The classification of a person as a consultant is not determinative in deciding whether a restraint of trade applies.
Assets under management grew to a R3.8 trillion, up 13.7% year-on-year, supported by strong equity market performance.
But with challenges around outdated systems, procurement bottlenecks, and cybersecurity risks, will the government be able to harness the full potential of South Africa’s digital future?
More than 361 000 members of the GEPF have accessed their savings under the two-pot system, averaging R27 500 per claim.
The Authority highlights the activities of JLD Investments and Investin Gain Trading.
The group’s latest trading update discloses a 19% surge in gross flows and a rebound in net client cash flows.
The group’s new business volumes in life insurance grew by 12%, while net operational earnings rose by 17%.
The marginal decrease in the average drawdown rate is noteworthy because it occurred in an environment of rising living costs, says ASISA.
