Global medical cost growth is cooling. Why isn’t South Africa’s?
Global medical cost growth is easing, but South Africa’s rate remains high – putting medical schemes under pressure to balance rising healthcare costs with affordability in 2027.
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Treasury moves to lock fiscal strategy into law
The proposed framework would require future administrations to set out fiscal plans consistent with sustainable public finances and a declining debt burden.
Warning against an ‘install and forget’ approach to home solar
About 24% of Fire Ops SA’s structural-fire call-outs since January were linked to alternative-power equipment.
Treasury calls July municipal intervention a success – but the bigger fix is still ahead
The funds were released despite incomplete compliance, with municipalities now subject to structured programmes and deadlines aimed at correcting financial and governance failures.
Court draws line between BEE licensing and property regulation
The High Court invalidated the BEE certificate condition for Fidelity Fund certificates but rejected most of Sakeliga’s challenge to the definition of property practitioner.
What do clients really want from a financial adviser?
Morningstar research finds that clients are looking for more than help with specific financial problems – and advisers may need to rethink how they explain their value.
Sanlam bets on banking to deepen customer ties
A new GoTyme-powered banking service is part of a broader strategy to build closer customer relationships, even as investment in future growth weighs on earnings.
OUTsurance’s tied broker channel more than quintuples profit
Stronger South African margins drove group earnings higher, while natural peril and CTP claims weighed on Youi’s rapidly growing Australian business.
GPAA chief executive dismissed over procurement misconduct
Kedibone Madiehe was found guilty of breaching the PFMA, procurement rules, and her fiduciary duties following several forensic investigations.
FSCA flags unauthorised operators and impostors
The latest batch of public warnings covers investment solicitations, unauthorised financial services, and alleged false claims of association with legitimate firms.
The AI token: the tiny unit behind a trillion-dollar bet
Understanding tokens helps explain not only the rising cost of using AI, but also the assumptions behind the enormous investment in AI infrastructure.
FSCA explores value-for-money framework for retirement funds
The regulator is looking to international models as it seeks a more consistent way to assess member outcomes, costs, and investment performance.
Are trustees looking at the real cost of retirement-fund fees?
Initial cost comparisons can obscure how fees linked to assets, salaries, or membership grow over time, potentially producing sharply different outcomes.
OPFA signals tougher action against non-compliance
The Pension Funds Adjudicator plans to use its powers more assertively against employers, funds, and responsible persons who ignore complaints or fail to co-operate.
ASISA: Transformation Fund should build on what is already working
The savings and investment industry says it supports transformation but warns that a proliferation of overlapping policy frameworks could undermine gains already achieved.
Families’ post-death pressures widen the estate planning conversation
Capital Legacy’s research shows how liquidity gaps, complex administration, and inadequate information can affect families after a death.
OM Bank grows rapidly as investment phase continues
Customer numbers are expected to pass one million this month, while Old Mutual targets a monthly break-even by 2028 as it builds scale.
