Strong market performance lifts assets to record highs, but lapses and protection gaps persist beneath the surface.
“We are one nation building one health care system. Let’s work together. There is no us and them.” These were the words in a tweet of Dr Zweli Mkhize, South Africa’s Health Minister. […]
The lyrics of a UB40 song reads “There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do?” The song also relates to the owner of a Porsche, who discovered a resident rat […]
One type of insurance technology many insurance companies are using nowadays is drones. According to DeLoitte there are two strategic objectives: better risk management through improved data collection, and reduced operational costs through […]
The findings of a hearing by the FSCA Tribunal in the Van Zyl case heard on 25 June 2019 should result in serious introspection by the office of the FAIS Ombud. Whilst not […]
The local Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry completed the second quarter of this year with assets under management of R2.4 trillion, spread across 1 607 portfolios. Almost half of these assets were held in South […]
The local Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry completed the second quarter of this year with assets under management of R2.4 trillion, spread across 1 607 portfolios. Almost half of these assets were held in South […]
South Africans are overburdened with taxes, and it’s only set to get worse. If you or your clients are considering investing internationally, you should be aware of the tax requirements when deciding on […]
South Africans are overburdened with taxes, and it’s only set to get worse. If you or your clients are considering investing internationally, you should be aware of the tax requirements when deciding on […]
Megatrends are powerful, transformative forces that could change the global economy, business and society. Megatrends have been changing the way we live for centuries. But how are megatrends relevant to investing? A new […]
In his third article of a mini-series for IFA Magazine, Jon Pittham of ClientsFirst considers how planners can harness the power of technology to support the human nature of the financial planning process. […]
In his third article of a mini-series for IFA Magazine, Jon Pittham of ClientsFirst considers how planners can harness the power of technology to support the human nature of the financial planning process. […]
Tracker South Africa recently issued a report that revealed when and where the most vehicle crimes occur in South Africa. The statistics, from Tracker’s 1.1 million installed vehicle base, cover vehicle theft and […]
Tracker South Africa recently issued a report that revealed when and where the most vehicle crimes occur in South Africa. The statistics, from Tracker’s 1.1 million installed vehicle base, cover vehicle theft and […]
Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the controversial National Credit Amendment Bill into law. In short, the legislation will provide debt relief for consumers who earn R7 500 per month or less and have […]
Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the controversial National Credit Amendment Bill into law. In short, the legislation will provide debt relief for consumers who earn R7 500 per month or less and have […]
During 2018, the Short-term Ombud (OSTI) finalised a total of 9 474 formal complaints with 48% of these related to motor vehicle insurance. The majority of these complaints considered by OSTI, at 74%, were […]
During 2018, the Short-term Ombud (OSTI) finalised a total of 9 474 formal complaints with 48% of these related to motor vehicle insurance. The majority of these complaints considered by OSTI, at 74%, were […]
