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12 Dec 2016

Is a fed rate hike a foregone conclusion?

Although markets have started pricing in a December rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), PSG Wealth believes there is a strong argument to be made that they shouldn’t, writes Adriaan Pask, Chief Investment Officer. 
12 Dec 2016

Lowering charges and improving market conduct for retirement funds

In line with the 2016 MTBPS announcement, National Treasury has published a second draft of the retirement funds default regulations, made in terms of section 36 of the Pension Funds Act (No. 24 of 1956), for further and final public comment.
12 Dec 2016

Review your insurance policy before going on holiday

The last thing anyone wants to think about when planning to go on holiday or visiting family over the festive season is preparing for the unfortunate event of death, injury or disability resulting from road accidents.
09 Dec 2016

Stock picks for 2017

As a tumultuous year winds down, Sanlam Private Wealth analysts look to the year ahead and choose the stocks they expect will offer the most value to investors.
08 Dec 2016

A pre-holiday insurance checklist

As the year begins to wind down and people start to plan and look forward to the holiday period, it is important that consumers ensure they are financially covered in the event of theft, loss or damage to personal belongings to avoid a holiday hangover.
07 Dec 2016

Financial windfalls offer great opportunities for building a solid future

In these tough financial times, a financial windfall from an estate is always welcome. The trouble, says Standard Bank, is that the more significant the amount received is, the greater the temptation it presents – after all, we wouldn’t be human if we didn’t regard a windfall as money we ‘never really had’ and so...
06 Dec 2016

UK's FCA proposes stricter rules for contract for difference products

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is today proposing stricter rules for firms selling ‘contract for difference’ (CFD) products to retail customers to improve standards across the sector and ensure consumers are appropriately protected.
06 Dec 2016

How not to overspend this holiday season

The practice of paying employees a week before Christmas Day is helpful – or so we think. However, this means that the gap between paydays will be just over five weeks – with January already being a long month for most. Early pay days also encourage overspending.
06 Dec 2016

MiWayLife Insurance Protects Unborn Babies with MiLittleLife

Life insurance provider MiWayLife has added Birth and Child Cover to their diversified insurance portfolio with the launch of MiLittleLife. A solution that will provide Birth and Child Cover direct to the market, MiLittleLife will afford expectant mothers cover of up to R180 000 for conditions of the newborn present at birth. The offering complements...
06 Dec 2016

A checklist for your annual December holiday shutdown

If you’re the owner or manager of a Small & Medium Business outside the retail and hospitality industries, you’re probably looking forward to the annual break, says  Anton van Heerden, Executive Vice-President, Africa & Middle East at Sage.

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