Discovery Health has abandoned recovery action against more than 16 500 members, agreeing to absorb up to R170 million in overpaid ATB claims after sustained pressure from MediCheck,
Pension fund trustees often have a difficult task in determining who is a dependant – and how much of a death benefit should be allocated to each dependant – when a fund member […]
An employer does not have to prove fraud, dishonesty or theft to a retirement fund, and a fund is not expected to make a judgment about whether the employer has, in fact, proved […]
Discovery Group Risk has reported a huge increase in the number and value of claims in its 2021 financial year because of the impact of Covid-19. “The 2021 financial year saw large increases […]
Investors can turn to many different measures to consider stock market valuations. Each tells a different story. They all have their benefits and shortcomings, so a rounded approach that takes into account their […]
Investors can turn to many different measures to consider stock market valuations. Each tells a different story. They all have their benefits and shortcomings, so a rounded approach that takes into account their […]
Three studies by Discovery Health actuaries have concluded that the benefits of being vaccinated against Covid-19 “undoubtedly” outweigh the risks. The research was based on data from members of medical schemes administered by […]
Three studies by Discovery Health actuaries have concluded that the benefits of being vaccinated against Covid-19 “undoubtedly” outweigh the risks. The research was based on data from members of medical schemes administered by […]
In line with its aim to bring new investment opportunities to South African clients, Discovery Invest launched a market-first credit fund targeting annual returns in euros of 7% a year, net of fees […]
In line with its aim to bring new investment opportunities to South African clients, Discovery Invest launched a market-first credit fund targeting annual returns in euros of 7% a year, net of fees […]
The establishment of the Financial Services Tribunal has brought much-needed legal certainty to the industry – in particular, those who are disgruntled by the views of decision-makers, as well as rulings by the […]
From 1 February next year, organisations that process certain types of information will have to obtain prior authorisation from the Information Regulator (IR). This will affect, among others, organisations that conduct credit or […]
From 1 February next year, organisations that process certain types of information will have to obtain prior authorisation from the Information Regulator (IR). This will affect, among others, organisations that conduct credit or […]
Last year’s High Court judgment involving Constantia Insurance Company’s Prime Living CoverGrow and Prime Living Legacy policies had a sequel before the Financial Services Tribunal in October, when it was asked to reconsider […]
Last year’s High Court judgment involving Constantia Insurance Company’s Prime Living CoverGrow and Prime Living Legacy policies had a sequel before the Financial Services Tribunal in October, when it was asked to reconsider […]
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is upping the ante against employers that owe contributions to retirement funds. From 1 December, the office may hand down orders that funds or member […]
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is upping the ante against employers that owe contributions to retirement funds. From 1 December, the office may hand down orders that funds or member […]
The FSCA is launching an integrated web service for FSPs to update their representative registers, and the uploading of registers in text format or as Excel spreadsheets will cease to be an option […]
