Board of Healthcare Funders takes Council for Medical Schemes to task in lawyer’s letter
The BHF raises 10 issues, including the ‘misuse’ of curatorships, whether NHI is informing policy prematurely, and the absence of low-cost benefit options.
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Sanlam’s India operations pave the way to stellar performance in 2023
All eyes are on the group’s pan-African joint venture with Allianz, to see whether it will mirror the achievements of Sanlam’s interests in India.
ASISA’s interim CEO’s focus is on people and potential for improvement
Adrian Burke, ASISA’s newly appointed acting chief executive, shares his approach and objectives during his tenure at the organisation.
Carrick Wealth partners with UK investment group Marlborough
Marlborough’s Ireland-domiciled UCITS multi-asset portfolios will now be included in Carrick Wealth’s range of investment options.
From legal litigation to leadership: Mulalo Moroe’s journey in insurance law
Mulalo Moroe, recently appointed as head of corporate legal services at Santam, talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and the traits of an effective leader.
Santam’s bold strategy curbs underwriting challenges, drives growth
Santam will ramp up efforts to tackle increased weather- and fire-related risks by implementing measures such as adjusting premiums and setting stricter risk limits.
Assets held by collective investment schemes reach new record high
ASISA attributes the growth to market performance and net inflows of R110 billion over the 12 months to the end of December 2023.
FSCA, B-BBEE Commission to work together to advance transformation
The entities will co-operate to improve the level of submission of compliance reports.
Budget 2024: how the inflation monster will affect taxpayers
The Budget Review suggests that National Treasury does not intend adjusting the tax brackets for at least another two years.
Hackers access CIPC’s client and employee records
The commission urges clients to monitor transactions on their credit cards.
Health department pushes the case for ‘affordable’ NHI
Meanwhile, Solidarity suffers a setback in its efforts to halt the government’s preparations for implementing the system.
How the economy and the bond market influence the Budget
South Africa’s core fiscal challenge is to get the gap between economic growth and the cost of borrowing back into positive territory.
Corporates brace for impact: navigating SA’s top 10 business risks
For the first time, theft, fraud, and corruption have surged onto the Allianz Risk Barometer’s top 10 business risks for South Africa.
Kieswetter agrees to extended term as SARS head amid economic challenges
The commissioner says the Revenue Service has put measures in place to meet the revised estimate for revenue collection.
Study: RAF losing R3bn a year in ‘opportunistic’ loss of income claims
Research on behalf of the Actuarial Society recommends prohibiting individuals with minor injuries from submitting loss of income claims.
Treasury: tough challenge to tick off all the items on FATF’s Action Plan
SA has staggered deadlines by when it must address the 17 outstanding items on the global body’s 22-item Action Plan, to get off the grey list.
SARS’s R4.8bn damages claim has no merit, says Sasfin
The summons is a result of SARS’s purported inability to collect taxes owed by former clients that were allegedly part of an international criminal syndicate.
