ASSA launches national Climate Index to guide risk management
South Africa now has a publicly available Climate Index, developed by actuaries and meteorologists, that tracks extreme weather events.
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No easy answers when valuing living annuities at divorce
Courts and practitioners face contested valuation methods – from present-value drawdowns to post-death capital – with tax and drawdown assumptions driving outcomes.
Actuaries forge new path for life and health insurers to quantify climate risk
The first Mortality and Morbidity Impact Assessment Framework guides insurers through a structured approach to evaluate long-term climate-driven health risks.
Neglecting maintenance? Your insurance claim could be denied
Neglecting routine home or vehicle maintenance could cost thousands in rejected insurance claims – as policyholders found out in 2024, according to the NFO.
Three-quarters of withdrawals in the new tax year are repeat claims
Many fund members are tapping into their savings components as soon as the tax window opens, data from the Actuarial Society indicates.
How climate change could erode your retirement savings – actuaries sound the alarm
Despite record-breaking global temperatures and escalating climate risks, most South African retirement funds lack climate policies – raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of their investments.
AMETFs: the new ‘powerhouse’ for diversified portfolios and tax-free savings
Financial advisers can diversify model portfolios with AMETFs, combining actively managed funds, equities, and passive products, while potentially qualifying for tax-free savings accounts without performance fees.
FPI and ASSA join forces – Working together in interest of clients
The Financial Planning Institute (FPI) and the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see these professional bodies work together to help retirement fund members […]
FPI and ASSA join forces – Working together in interest of clients
The Financial Planning Institute (FPI) and the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see these professional bodies work together to help retirement fund members […]
