The Franc Wealth Index finds that financial planning, emergency savings, and consistent investing are most closely associated with stronger financial outcomes.
“The year in review was an unprecedented and difficult one for the banking industry as well as its customers. Surprisingly, the Office did not receive many complaints relating to the financial crisis. In […]
The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) comes into full effect from 1 July 2021. This date should come as no surprise to anyone or any business as many Sections of the Act […]
Regulations regarding taking retirement funds out of the country when you emigrate changed from 1 March 2021. These changes affect people who have certain types of retirement funding, such as retirement annuities and […]
Towards the end of April 2021, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni published the Annual Policy Benefit Escalations regarding the Demarcation Regulations, regulated under section 72 of the Long-term Insurance Act and section 70 of […]
A recent analysis by Citywire showed that the top-performing SA equity funds in the first four months of this year were some of the worst performers last year. According to Patrick Cairns, the […]
One of the interesting findings of the recently discussed Momentum Investments and Oxford Risk Noise and Investment Advice Study was that the conventional methods of assessing risk of individual investors, is subject to […]
One of the interesting findings of the recently discussed Momentum Investments and Oxford Risk Noise and Investment Advice Study was that the conventional methods of assessing risk of individual investors, is subject to […]
In a recent article, Nomi Bodlani, head of strategic markets at Allan Gray highlighted the dangers of following financial advice on TikTok. Bodlani also cautioned that the phenomenon has opened the door for […]
In a recent article, Nomi Bodlani, head of strategic markets at Allan Gray highlighted the dangers of following financial advice on TikTok. Bodlani also cautioned that the phenomenon has opened the door for […]
The money matters of the super wealthy topped the agenda at the recently held Elite Wealth Conference. The virtual event offered brokers and their clients a fascinating look at the lifestyle of the […]
The money matters of the super wealthy topped the agenda at the recently held Elite Wealth Conference. The virtual event offered brokers and their clients a fascinating look at the lifestyle of the […]
“In anticipation of public hearings on the 2020 Financial Sector Laws Amendment Bill and Pension Funds Amendment Bill, written submissions are sought by 17 May. With public hearings on the Fiscal Responsibility Bill […]
“In anticipation of public hearings on the 2020 Financial Sector Laws Amendment Bill and Pension Funds Amendment Bill, written submissions are sought by 17 May. With public hearings on the Fiscal Responsibility Bill […]
A FSCA media release on 15 October 2020 contained details of the withdrawal of an FSP licence, the debarment of the sole director, key individual and representative for 10 years as well as […]
A FSCA media release on 15 October 2020 contained details of the withdrawal of an FSP licence, the debarment of the sole director, key individual and representative for 10 years as well as […]
“A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal, handed down on 13 April 2021, will have a material impact on South Africa’s insurers, requiring them to review their policies,” according to George […]
In a recent communication, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) informed the retirement fund industry that it is in the process of finalising the endorsement of (urgent) amendments to rules of funds received […]
