Essential role of intermediaries in safeguarding against underinsurance
Effective communication and diligent advisory practices by intermediaries can shield clients from the consequences of underinsurance.
inflation
Glimmer of hope for when the SARB will start cutting the repo rate?
Governor Lesetja Kganyago says the central bank will remain committed to reining in inflation if a new government spends more and the deficit increases.
Structurally higher inflation is posing an increasing threat to investors, says OMIG
The latest Long-term Perspectives publication highlights why it is necessary to invest in assets that can deliver inflation-beating returns over the long run.
Education costs surge: schools, universities see price hikes in 2024
Paul Hutchinson, sales manager at Ninety One, recommends growth-focused investments to protect against long-term economic changes – and inflation.
South Africa faces economic headwinds as Fitch rating reflects concerns
Fitch’s recent affirmation of the country’s BB- rating underscores concerns about weak GDP growth, power shortages, faltering logistics, and a rising government debt-to-GDP ratio.
35 years of transformation: reflecting on the evolution of the global economy
Schroders’ chief economist and strategist, Keith Wade, identifies three dominant themes over the past 35 years and discusses how he expects them to continue shaping the global economy and markets in the decades ahead.
Sarb governor says ‘naughty local governments’ are driving inflation
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago unpacks the risks to inflation and the country’s ability to surmount them.
‘Barbie mania’ puts investors in the pink
From the pink-clad world of Barbie to the dazzling lights of music tours, the impact of pop culture phenomena on the global financial markets is shaping investors’ decisions.
Impending climate phenomena could derail next year’s prospect of lower interest rates
As higher winter rainfall gives way to a hotter and drier summer, a leading asset manager predicts that El Niño could lead to higher food prices and interest rates, and the potential for social unrest in emerging markets.
Are you really getting an extra R50 000 at retirement?
The impact of the 10% adjustment to the lump-sum retirement benefits table may be less than you think.
Santam repricing its book to take account of inflation and other cost pressures
A “concerted set of underwriting actions” were under way to reprice Santam’s book, to take account of the inflationary and other pressures that were pushing up the cost of claims, Sanlam’s chief executive, […]
Market volatility sees CIS assets under management fall below R3 trillion
Market volatility has resulted in assets under management (AUM) by the collective investment schemes (CIS) industry dropping below the R3 trillion threshold reached in the fourth quarter of last year. Assets under management […]
South Africans were R1.23 trillion poorer in the second quarter
An increase of R39 billion in the value of household debt and a decrease of R1.19 trillion in the value of household assets saw South Africans’ wealth (expressed in current prices) decrease by […]
Limit 2023 contribution increases to 5.7%, says Council for Medical Schemes
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has recommended that contribution increases for 2023 should be limited to 5.7%, in line with the South African Reserve Bank’s projected average inflation rate for next year. […]
What a new world order might mean for the global economy
The war in Ukraine is having a significant effect on inflation and activity in the world economy as commodity prices have soared and supply chains have been disrupted. Inflation in the G7 was […]
Contributing 15% of earnings to retirement savings will not be enough
According to the Oxford dictionary, a “rule of thumb” is “a broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory”. For many years, the retirement rule of thumb advised citizens diligently […]
High inflation ‘is raising the risk’ of under-pricing and underinsurance
Insured values will become a major discussion point with insureds this year, as high inflation raises the risk of underinsurance for companies and mis-declared values for insurers, according to Allianz Global Corporate & […]
