South African investors committed R51 billion to collective investment schemes in the first quarter of 2026 despite heightened market volatility.
Amid new technologies reshaping the financial services landscape, many financial advisers are questioning their future role. It is therefore important to take stock of our value-add to the client. “An intermediary plays an […]
“We believe medical Gap cover policies are likely to become increasingly important in the South African market, especially as medical aids continue to rein in expenditure, by reducing or limiting their level of […]
Independent intermediaries authorised by long- and/or short-term insurers to directly collect premiums are now exempt from certain provisions in the 1998 Short-term Insurance Act, 1998 Long-term Insurance Act and related regulations. The exemptions […]
COVID-19 has resulted in more digital transactions than ever before hence exponential increases in online fraud. Consequentially, the financial services industry has found itself battling to meet the thriving demand for greater digital […]
One of the major challenges facing the financial services industry is trying to keep up to date with the requirements of a plethora of regulators. This contains the very real threat of stifling […]
The 10X Investments’ Retirement Reality Report (RRR20) discussed last week, confirmed SA’s looming retirement crisis and delved deeper into factors affecting people’s retirement planning in South Africa. Looking at the role of employers […]
“We all tend to live in an ‘either-or’ world where we think we need to choose between two, often opposing, things or outcomes. Peanut butter or marmite? Red or white wine? For simple […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for emergency savings as a buffer against tough times, but it has also created anxiety and uncertainty for those worried about job security and market volatility, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for emergency savings as a buffer against tough times, but it has also created anxiety and uncertainty for those worried about job security and market volatility, […]
A while ago, news headlines carried stories regarding the unfortunate CLICKS Tresemme advertisement. This whole incident caused reputational and financial damage for both CLICKS and Tresemme and financial damage for many other stores […]
A while ago, news headlines carried stories regarding the unfortunate CLICKS Tresemme advertisement. This whole incident caused reputational and financial damage for both CLICKS and Tresemme and financial damage for many other stores […]
“Amid the coronavirus pandemic, financial advisors are flocking to social media in order to maintain contact with clients and prospects and to stay abreast of developments in their industry,” according to research released […]
“We believe that hard work deserves to be rewarded, and that’s why we make sure that we recognise the outstanding achievers in the financial planning industry annually,” according to the Financial Planning Institute […]
“We believe that hard work deserves to be rewarded, and that’s why we make sure that we recognise the outstanding achievers in the financial planning industry annually,” according to the Financial Planning Institute […]
The increasing incidence of breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in South Africa. Statistics indicate that one in 28 SA women are affected by breast cancer. According to the latest […]
The increasing incidence of breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in South Africa. Statistics indicate that one in 28 SA women are affected by breast cancer. According to the latest […]
As we observe National Wills Week this week, it is a good time to consider how cross-border estate planning is factored in – especially for wealthier South Africans who are increasingly looking to […]
