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Over the years, the insurance industry has proven to be difficult to enter, sustain and thrive in, especially for small to medium sized businesses in South Africa.It is precisely for this reason that Assupol presents, Incub8 with Assupol, a groundbreaking business designed to transform and empower…
Checkers Outdoor is quickly becoming the go-to destination for adventurers looking for quality camping, braai and outdoor essentials at excellent value, with an 11th store now open at Willowbridge Shopping Centre in Tyger Valley, Western Cape.The specialist store stocks a selection of trusted…
Predicting investment risk is challenging for a plethora of reasons, including the complexity of markets, the uncertainty factor, and of course basic human behaviour, As many industry experts and personal finance posts have professed, it is important to acknowledge that risk in the financial…
An application has been made to the High Court of South Africa in the Western Cape by a small CIPC-registered private company, called HoldSA, to have well-known money manager Andrew Canter declared a delinquent director.Canter is currently the Chief Investment Officer at Future Asset Management and…
By Andrew WellstedMost South Africans are concerned about the trajectory of the economy and the political landscape in the country. Don’t be surprised if the term “emigration” comes up once or twice in most polite conversations. But most honest South Africans will also admit that South Africa…
In light of the financial, political, and global challenges, South Africans are increasingly exploring means to enhance their financial stability and pursue wealth within a more stable frameworkPieter Koekemoer, the head of personal investments at Coronation, offers guidance for South Africans on…
Although the beneficiary nomination form serves as a guide, retirement funds are required by law to check that the needs of a deceased member’s dependants are taken into account when distributing a death benefit, whether they are nominated beneficiaries or not. However, a nominee does not need to…
The amendments to Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act at the beginning of the year were warmly welcomed by local private equity players. As of January this year, investment limits on hedge funds and private assets had been split, and the allocation limit on private equity had been increased from…
It is the moment the two superpowers of world rugby, the Springboks and the All Blacks, have waited 28 long years for – the chance to meet in a World Cup Final again.The 2023 RWC Final at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday night brings together rugby’s greatest rivalry, stretching back 102…
By Refentse Chuene and Jordan MoonsamyOn October 10, 2023, the Constitutional Court (CC) in EB (born S) versus ER (born B) and Others; and KG versus Minister of Home Affairs and Others (2023), ZACC 32, confirmed an order of constitutional invalidity relating to section 7(3) of the Divorce Act, 1979…
By Feroza PetersenIN April 2021, in an interview by veteran journalist Ashraf Garda on humanitarian journalism site SalaamMedia, with the leader of Transform SA, Adil Nchabeleng, Nchabeleng called for reform in the banking sector.Fast forward to 2023 his message is as relevant now as it was then,…
Feroza PetersenTHE recent announcement by Sekunjalo subsidiary, African Equity Empowerment Investments (AEEI), to re-purchase eligible shareholders’ shares and de-list from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) signals a dire warning to the JSE about the consequences of its actions that could, if…
By Karen BongersFTOM CAREGIVING responsibilities and living longer than men to unique healthcare risks, women face a perfect storm when it comes to balancing current financial needs with future planning.Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) is an opportune time to reflect on the kinds of risk…
By Conlias Tafadzwa MancuveniIN FEBRUARY 2022, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana amended the maximum offshore investment limit for Regulation 28 retirement funds from 30% of assets to 45%. But data shows that most funds haven’t maximised their exposure to the new limit, begging the question: why?…
As the life expectancy of South Africans continues to increase, the number of South Africans over the age of 55 continues to grow, according to the UCT Liberty Institute Forerunners Report.The report found that older South Africans are among the fastest-growing demographics.According to the report…
The growing number of large catastrophe reinsurance claims locally and rising global losses have caused reinsurance premiums to increase significantly, with a knock-on effect on South African client premiums, according to the 2022/2023 Santam Insurance Barometer Report.According to the report, it…
By Johan BotesKeeping teams happy and productive is core to the strategy of all successful businesses. Rogue employees, who don’t prioritise the needs of the business can be harmful to the bottom line, and employers may lawfully and fairly show such employees the door.South Africa boasts world-…
MONEY makes the world go round, and in the intricate financial landscape that has infiltrated every aspect of our lives, banks have always held immense power and influence.Their collective financial clout can be harnessed to drive economic growth and societal development, but it also raises…
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The growing number of large catastrophe reinsurance claims locally and rising global losses have caused reinsurance premiums to increase significantly, with a knock-on effect on South African client premiums, according to the 2022/2023 Santam Insurance Barometer Report.According to the report, it…