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10 Oct 2018

Does your multi-manager give you added value?

All investors want market-beating returns, preferably at acceptable levels of risk.  Savvy investors also want good value for money because they know that fees can be a drag on returns. 
10 Oct 2018

Is your medical aid plan still right for you

AUTHOR: Shreekanth Sing, technical legal adviser at PSG Wealth It’s that time of year again, when medical aid schemes announce their benefit changes and costs for the year ahead. Given that medical aid costs are escalating faster than inflation, it can be tempting to look for ways to save. But it’s important to properly consider...
10 Oct 2018

Mature companies need more than insurance to manage risk

Risk management is perceived by most people as simply buying insurance. As a result, many companies take out insurance assuming they will be protected from the risks that they face, which is a rapidly eroding model that doesn’t take stock of risks that are in fact only partially or completely uninsurable.
09 Oct 2018

Replacement of Nene by Mboweni is 'confidence-building'

The replacement of outgoing Finance Minister Nene by former SARB Governor and Minister of Labour Tito Mboweni is a confidence-building and reassuring appointment in present economic circumstances in SA.  This is according to NWU economist,Professor Raymond Parsons.
09 Oct 2018

OUTA welcomes President’s decision on Nene

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to accept the resignation of Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene.
09 Oct 2018

Trade wars: History’s warning for the US and SA

By Tlotliso Phakisi, Investment Analyst, Cannon Asset Managers. We have witnessed a long wave of increased global trade over the past two hundred years, facilitated in part by ongoing advances in transportation and technology, such as the steel hulled ship, containerisation, refrigeration and jet travel. At the same time, economies of scale and scope have driven...
09 Oct 2018

Correctly declare expenses in a home loan application

Consumers who fail to correctly declare expenses when completing a bond application may limit their chances of getting the best home loan deal possible. 
08 Oct 2018

SA’s A2X turns one and CEO calls on brokers to get the best deal for their clients

On 6 October 2018, A2X the competitor exchange to the JSE’s 130 year monopoly turned one. CEO of the exchange, Kevin Brady, has called on brokers to get their clients the best deal. The introduction of MIFID I and II in Europe has brought the concept of ‘best execution’ into sharp focus. The directive provides...
08 Oct 2018

Old Mutual Insure introduces cutting-edge innovations to improve customer experience

Old Mutual Insure does not take customer experience lightly – we believe in doing great things! the company is constantly looking for innovative ways to delight its customers. Being the oldest short-term insurer in South Africa, Old Mutual Insure is acutely aware of the importance of attracting new customers and retaining existing ones.
08 Oct 2018

Factors to consider about your retirement plans when changing jobs

Many people are more likely to change jobs during their working life. When this happens, individuals must consider the financial implications that comes with changing jobs, especially long-term plans such as retirement planning.

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