Despite two decades of growing regulation, administration costs have fallen sharply, leaving more retirement contributions invested for members.
A payroll tax and a surcharge on personal income tax will be considered as additional sources of funding for National Health Insurance (NHI) once the necessary reforms “are ready”, the Department of Health’s […]
Large permanent increases in government spending, such as for a basic income grant or National Health Insurance (NHI), will have to be met by a permanent increase in revenue, which will mean higher […]
The Gauteng High Court has overturned a determination by the Pension Funds Adjudicator, ruling that she exceeded her jurisdiction and did not follow a fair procedure when deciding that a fund’s amended rule […]
Two recent applications before the Financial Services Tribunal – in which the facts of the cases were virtually identical – have highlighted that the Pension Funds Adjudicator does not have jurisdiction over complaints […]
Diversification, including offshore diversification, and other basic long-term investing pillars should not be disregarded because of volatility caused by geopolitical events, says Kondi Nkosi, the country head of asset manager Schroders in South […]
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued three reports aimed at equipping Krugerrand dealers, estate agents and lawyers to understand and identify the potential money laundering and terrorism-financing risks they face. The FIC […]
Absa Life has the most satisfied clients among the country’s major life insurers, according to Consulta’s latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index for Life Insurance. The index is based on a survey of […]
The Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance (Osti) found that the conclusions drawn by a tyre specialist could not be relied on to decline a policyholder’s claim. The insurer used the specialist’s findings to support […]
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) this month imposed administrative sanctions against a Krugerrand dealer and seven motor vehicle dealerships for non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act. The FIC said the imposition of […]
The Minister of Health has approved an increase of slightly more than 4% in the maximum monthly fee payable to healthcare brokers. From 1 January, the maximum fee for introducing a member to […]
Santam, South Africa’s leading non-life insurer, issued an “operational circular” on 15 March that could have a significant impact on commercial clients’ existing cover for business interruption resulting from extended cover for losses […]
KGA Life has been granted leave to appeal the Eastern Cape High Court’s judgment that ordered it to release the group funeral scheme it underwrote for Multisure Corporation. It was hoped that the […]
The Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (Asisa) has cautioned policyholders and investors to expect an increase in phishing attempts and approaches from criminals impersonating representatives from life insurers and investment companies […]
The FSCA has withdrawn its request for retirement funds to provide it with information, every three months, about their paid-up members and unclaimed benefits. Read: Funds given until 6 May to submit information […]
South African investors are far more risk averse than their foreign counterparts, with only 19% of local collective investment scheme (CIS) assets in equity portfolios compared with 47% for all international CIS assets, […]
Assets under management (AUM) by regulated hedge funds in South Africa grew 19%, while the number of funds continued to decline last year, according to figures released by the Association for Savings and […]
FMI has rebranded as Bidvest Life in a move to become a consumer-facing brand and grow its market share by leveraging off the brand recognition of the Bidvest Group. “We want to box […]
