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PFA: Two funds ordered to pay death benefits without further delay Young people must start saving for retirement 2011 FIA awards winners announced Large providers sweep the floor at the FIA 2011 Awards Fairheads receives prestigious industry award for the second year running Prescient's unique investment philosophy sees it awarded Investment Manager of the Year honours Absa launches new ball game for youth Empowerment initiative up-skills beneficiaries Nomkhita Nqweni to spearhead Absa Wealth and Barclays Wealth in sub-Saharan Africa Global insurance programmes fail to protect local subsidiaries – especially in Africa Local financial product providers vie for industry accolades Swiss Re announces that 97.9% of shares were tendered SSP appoints Simon Macdonald as New Business Sales Executive for Africa Metropolitan smooth bonus portfolio – one of the best long term performers in SA insurance industry declares impressive bonuses Insurance providers urged not to underestimate impending solvency II regulations Investing in a bipolar world Active Employee Engagement an Aon Priority in Acquisition of Glenrand MIB Novare launches first unit trust-based funds of funds for the retail market Beware the social media network investing hype, says RE:CM Blue Ink Investments warns investors of high market volatility levels etfsa monthly South African etf / index tracking unit trust performance survey Avoid under insuring your home in a weak market When investing stick to Robust processes improve your outcome Guardrisk improves on its BEE rating Regulator wins battle for control at medical scheme Down but far from out: Insurance industry takes a pounding, but ready for more New appointment at Profmed Diversity in equity allocation rampant among investment professionals – AMM Report from Absa Wealth reveals nearly half of all wealthy want more financial discipline South Africa's financial planning population seventh biggest in world Socially Responsible Investor of the Year - Futuregrowth Treasury suspends Section 45 of Income Tax Act Zurich South Africa launches their Zurich Cares Socio-Economic Development Programme Good health prevents truck accidents A rise in interest rates: what does it hold in store for the equity market? New appointment: Centriq Insurance Diverse views on equity creates new challenges for advisers – AMM Signs of returning confidence in local markets OSTi Award to Berna Hattingh at Centriq for fair and equitable service at Ukusizana awards Liberty Holdings achieves level two bee status Ombudsman for Short-term insurance announces award winners Actuarial methodological considerations from a Finite Risk perspective Whole of Life disability cover – what is in it for me? Mutual & Federal allsure to launch in the third quarter Executive appointments at Metropolitan, a subsidiary of MMI Holdings Liberty reduces rates and launches new disability products Consumers urged to think twice before inflating claims Summer doldrums…then what?” The only control you have over risk is insurance Offshore investments Still valuable in a balanced portfolio