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Strong second half helps Santam weather the storm SA Q4 GDP points to “front loading” rate cuts; consumer relief ahead - Investors should avoid over-reacting to bad news SA’s economic performance deteriorated meaningfully in the fourth quarter of 2008 Last chance to take advantage of tax breaks on RA's GDP declines by 1.8% in 4Q2008 Don’t neglect your retirement savings in these tough economic times TransUnion Launches Debt Index Solution Pension fund challenge settled out of court Corporate Defaults Climb To 32 So Far In 2009 What to do if you’re a victim of ID theft Finance minister strikes right balance at Lion of Africa budget breakfast Peter Mageza retires after nine years with Absa Old Mutual customers experience smooth sailing despite the worst financial market crisis since 1937 Financial services giant ignores recession talk Moonstone: PI in the sky Economic snapshot - Sales enviroment and civil debt defaults New AIMA Chairman seeks to extend regulation for hedge fund industry Investor confidence results reflect chronic uncertainty Medscheme wins Oxygen administration and managed care contracts Don’t confuse dread disease with disability income Discovery reports strong gains in new business, earnings and financial strength Swiss Re reports net loss of CHF 864 million for the full year 2008 - Strong underwriting performance offset by investment losses Retail trade sales improved markedly in December FRAIM takes top honours at AfricaHedge awards A cold start to 2009 Tax incentives to go green Buy assets when they're cheap - while avoiding what's deservedly cheap Can South Africa move to preferred risk? SSP awarded $20 million contract by Absa Optimising your cost structure will save you money Save a fortune by maintaining your original bond payment Longterm growth with reduced risk and lower volatility SARS busts VAT fraud syndicate Ghavalas plea bargain proves crime does pay Estate Duty: Trevor Manuel encourages savers and investors to accumulate wealth Cash is king as corporates tighten their belts PPS: Dentistry student scoops top professional scholarship Madison Property Fund Managers reports 6.6% distribution growth Sold your property against all odds? A Warning: When to sign is as important as what to sign Protection built into budget for good reason FAIS Ombud gets tough on chance takers Osma Elevators Germany selects DigiCore's C-track GPS / GPRS Solution PFK: Perspectives on the budget Forum counters CMS health broker remuneration proposal A sarcastic “Thank You” to Home Affairs Consistent cash flows bolster Collective Investment Schemes Liberty Holdings Limited - Trading statement Swiss Re’s Board of Directors appoints Stefan Lippe as new Chief Executive Officer Pospects for short-term interest rates Retirement fund investment performance puts trustees under pressure