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31 Jan 2017

REIPPPP project delays detrimental to South African economic progress

South Africa’s overall infrastructure quality is only fractionally higher than that of India – a nation with a per-capita income four times lower.
31 Jan 2017

Should I use my investments to settle debt?

BY: Ruan Vorster, Financial Adviser, PSG Wealth Tygervalley Stockbroking and Financial Planning. The answer to this question is not merely as simple as taking cash from an investment and settling all debt, as this would only be treating the symptom and not addressing the original cause of the situation.
31 Jan 2017

Insurance considerations for homeowners with swimming pools

With the summer season in full swing, many homeowners are using their swimming pools on a regular basis and pay close attention to maintenance issues, but during the colder winter months maintenance is often neglected.
30 Jan 2017

More than R60 million paid out by two unclaimed benefits funds

In just 25 months, the Mines 1970 Unclaimed Benefits Preservation Pension and Provident Funds have improved their combined tracing rate to identify 62% of the total number of missing beneficiaries.
27 Jan 2017

FSB warns against Marc PH Investments (Pty) Ltd

The Financial Services Board (FSB) warns the public act with caution when dealing with Marc PH Investments (Pty) Ltd, an entity soliciting money from unsuspecting individuals.
26 Jan 2017

Trends affecting wealthy individuals in 2017

For many wealthy individuals and families the beginning of the year serves as an opportune time for personal introspection making it the ideal period to review financial goals and strategies for dealing with the challenges of growing and preserving wealth in a volatile economic climate.
26 Jan 2017

South Africans need to start saving sooner for education

With another school year already in full swing for thousands of South African learners, Liberty looks at the importance of planning and preparing financially for a child’s educational journey.
26 Jan 2017

Sanlam acquires majority stake in needs-matched life provider, BrightRock

Listed financial services group Sanlam has announced that it is set to acquire a 53% stake in needs-matched life insurance provider, BrightRock, subject to regulatory approval.
25 Jan 2017

CMS clarifies facts regarding beneficiary registry

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) says in a statement today that it “noted with great concern the recent press statements and subsequent radio and television interviews regarding the beneficiary registry (BR).”
25 Jan 2017

Health Department denies trying to improperly collect private information

The Democratic Alliance says the Department of Health’s denial that it is attempting to improperly collect private information from medical aid members is highly misleading.

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