The Risk of Giving Financial Advice
In view of the heated response to Monday’s article on the focus on commission, I was a little concerned about placing yet another contentious issue on the table. Some of our readers are […]
Tribunal dismisses N-e-FG executives’ ‘restorative justice offer’
In exchange for their admissions, they sought to substitute their debarments with an undertaking to repay R470m in client losses.
Sy bloed is blou
Klein Wimpie is ‘n getroue Blou Bul ondersteuner en dis weer ‘n wedstryd tussen die Bulle en die Stormers. Hy gaan Loftus toe en neem sy plek in op die mees gesogte en […]
Retirement Reform Proposals in a Nutshell
If you have not yet come across the words “P-day” and “T-day”, rest assured that you will soon. The draft proposals circulated and discussed by the national treasury (NT) last year, were published […]
Why Single out Commission?
In my view, there appears to be an over-elaborate emphasis on the impact of commission in the provision of financial advice. We recently saw extensive rules and regulations published to bring law and […]
Proteas get “Pak(i)slae”
It seems we are in for a lean time when it comes to the shorter format of the game – and I imagine that the reason for this is not due to the […]
Shampoo warning
We publish a health warning which also contains an effective alternative remedy.
Healthcare Hurdles
I am writing this article on the morning of budget day. One of the topics which feature quite heavily in pre-budget speculation concerns progress on the planned National Health Insurance (NHI). Of even […]
Retirement Reform Proposals
The Minister of Finance announced proposals in the 2013 Budget Speech to reform the retirement industry, with a focus on governance, preservation, annuitisation and harmonisation of retirement funds. These proposals follow a series […]
Ghost CPD Points
Please do not be fooled by offers of services, the result of which will lead to you attaining “Continuous Professional Development” points. You are not yet required, in terms of the FAIS Act, […]
Helpers out – Round 2.
Chiefs vs Cheetahs From NZ Herald: Chiefs coach, Dave Rennie, is wary of a Cheetahs side which lost to the Sharks in their opening game, but there is no doubt he is taking […]
Irish Alzheimer's
Murphy showed up at Mass one Sunday, and the priest almost fell over when he saw him. Murphy’d never been to church in his life. After Mass, the priest caught up with him […]
Download your RE Certificate
We receive numerous requests on a daily basis for copies of RE1 and RE 5 certificates from candidates who mislaid theirs. You can now download a copy from our website in your own […]
Cautious optimism is the name of the game in 2013
After a surprisingly good year in 2012, investors should be careful of being overly optimistic or greedy in 2013. John Kinsley, MD of Prudential Unit Trusts, cautions against over optimism and projecting the […]
Views on Risk Profiling
Last Monday’s article on the on the Smit determination, which involved an investment in the Dynamic Wealth MR Property Fund, certainly drew a lot of discussion. An experienced broker, and long time personal […]
Steyn Removers at Work
Dale and Morné may work in different departments, but there is no doubting their effectiveness in doing a great cleaning up operation. Wrapped up and sent Packing A lot has been said about […]
Some handy barbed responses
As the old saying goes: “Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience every time.” The following responses will at least help you […]
