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Strong organic growth...

Strong organic growth...

10 August 2005 | Old Mutual

Old Mutual plc announces sound results although South African business suffers from a provisioning for PFA rulings and a withdrawal of R10bn by the PIC, while the UK benefits from hedge fund returns and the USA shines.

Taking it on the chin

Taking it on the chin

The international operations of the risk services business at Alexander Forbes was one of the main reasons for a poor performance, in terms of headline earnings per share, although the company says that it is ready to move forward.

On your marks

On your marks

30 May 2005 | Absa

The Absa numbers are good as headline earnings were up 23.3%; cost to income ratio of 56.8, while dividend per share were up 62.1%, with market capitalization at R52bn.

Results: Channel life

Results: Channel life

04 May 2005 | General

Highlights * Headline earnings increased to R39m * Gross premium income grew 40% * CAR was confirmed at 231% * Return on shareholders funds increased to 24%

Merger sanctioned

Merger sanctioned

13 April 2005 | Liberty
Everything on the up, and up…

Everything on the up, and up…

17 March 2005 | Sanlam
Everything on the up, and up…

Everything on the up, and up…

04 March 2005 | Sanlam
Not bad at all

Not bad at all

03 March 2005 | Liberty
Solid first half

Solid first half

01 March 2005 | FirstRand
Discovering more profit

Discovering more profit

23 February 2005 | Discovery
Trading update

Trading update

03 February 2005 | Liberty
First Rand up

First Rand up

04 January 2005 | FirstRand