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W or no W? – What are SA’s chances of a double dip recession and where should one invest? Paladin Capital’s intrinsic value increases to R2,45 per share NMG wins PMR Diamond Arrow Award Consumer Protection continues Absa scores double awards with emeafinance Major interest in SA from HIV/AIDS funders in US and Europe Natural disasters are a major challenge for the global insurance industry Leslie Maasdorp steps down as Vice Chairman of Absa Capital and Barclays Capital Volunteerism the key to social development Nedbank and BDFM team up to offer "Greening your business" course online Don’t despair … we’re all playing retirement catch-up, says Absa Retail banks lead reviving banking confidence levels Farmers urged to use informed brokers Can Pension Reform lead to an increase in Gross Saving? Mutual & Federal ensures its broker force is highly efficient and can compete with other distribution channels Stylish Actuaries Explode Assumptions Building value in your financial services practice Fedhealth introduces unlimited GP network and two new options Transfer of property - a taxing business Sanlam Group announces three new senior appointments INSETA celebrates 10 year milestone and stands poised for continued success Medical Scheme benefits: can members manage and maximise them to last longer? “Choice, flexibility and value for money – the hallmarks of Momentum Health 2011” OMIGSA’s Select Equity Investments boutique changes its name to Electus Aon Hewitt Ready to Serve Clients on Day One Measure risk tolerance with world class tool Seelan Gobalsamy to head up Liberty Corporate Satrix divi – top performing collective investment scheme product over past three years Changing business culture to treat customers fairly Medical aid benefit restrictions: Keeping brokers on their toes Amalgamation of schemes: What does it mean for your clients? Healthcare brokers: Assuming a new role Managing healthcare costs: A return to primary healthcare providers National Health Insurance (NHI): A viable option for SA’s healthcare sector? The state of the medical schemes industry: The Registrar’s Report at the 10th anniversary of the new Act Voice logging solutions Consumer Protection Act: Much more to a name than meets the eye Investment deposits...worth some interest Buying or selling a practice: Risks abound Specialised covers: Goods in transit – whose risk is it anyway? The future of motor insurance: Could telematics be the answer? FAcareers: Smart solution to tapping into a specialised skills pool Financial advice: Only for the rich? Ceding life policies: Beware the pitfalls Absa Insurance Company: Creating new options for independent advisors Examining the community rating: South African style Plain language policy wordings: What does it mean for the industry? Underwriting for high risk territories Forget Afghanistan... The “conflict” regulators want to stamp out is playing out in your own back yard! Short-term insurance industry: Hard times for brokers?