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Absa Capital launches two listed securities linked to Barclays Black Chips Index

Absa Capital launches two listed securities linked to Barclays Black Chips Index

01 October 2012 | Absa

Absa Capital, the Barclays affiliated corporate and investment banking division of Absa Bank Limited, today announced the launch of the Black Chips Protector and Black Chips Accelerator, referenced against the Barclays Black Chips Index. The Black Chips P

Local insurers remain upbeat about industry prospects

Local insurers remain upbeat about industry prospects

01 October 2012 | General

South African short-term insurers have come under pressure through the first three quarters of 2012 as underwriting margins come off the boil. The likes of Santam and Mutual & Federal seem almost certain to report FY2012 underwriting margins below the imp

The scale of longevity risk is too vast for insurers alone without the development of
a capital market, says new Swiss Re report

The scale of longevity risk is too vast for insurers alone without the development of a capital market, says new Swiss Re report

25 September 2012 | Swiss Re

A liquid capital market in longevity risk can ensure long-term funding of people's longer lives, says Swiss Re's newest publication, A mature market: Building a capital market for longevity risk. The report addresses many of the questions posed by investo

Fedhealth placed tops in ThinkMoney survey

Fedhealth placed tops in ThinkMoney survey

21 September 2012 | General

Fedhealth, one of South Africa's largest medical schemes, together with Momentum, have ranked tops as the best medical aid providers by ThinkMoney.co.za users.

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Management must lead by example with treating customers fairly

Management must lead by example with treating customers fairly

20 September 2012 | Compass
CIB and iTruck enter into partnership agreement

CIB and iTruck enter into partnership agreement

20 September 2012 | CIB Insurance
Swiss Re sees huge private protection gap among European consumers: Life insurance products should become more attractive, more affordable and easier to understand

Swiss Re sees huge private protection gap among European consumers: Life insurance products should become more attractive, more affordable and easier to understand

20 September 2012 | Swiss Re
MMI posts solid results despite economic turmoil

MMI posts solid results despite economic turmoil

19 September 2012 | Momentum Metropolitan Holdings
New CEO and new name for short term insurer

New CEO and new name for short term insurer

18 September 2012 | General
Maitland reaches R1 trillion of assets under administration

Maitland reaches R1 trillion of assets under administration

18 September 2012 | General
PPS closes old generation RA to new investors

PPS closes old generation RA to new investors

14 September 2012 | PPS
GCR affirms AAA rating on Absa Insurance

GCR affirms AAA rating on Absa Insurance

12 September 2012 | Absa