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Generous pension division in divorce settlement proves costly

11 February 2015 | PFA - Pension Fund Adjudicator

There would appear to be no end to complaints concerning exorbitant causal event charges coming before the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator.

SA hedge funds grow assets under management to R57 billion

10 February 2015 | Association for Savings & Investment SA (ASISA)

The South African hedge fund industry grew its assets under management by a healthy R10.5 billion in the 12 months to 31 December 2014, ending the year with assets under management of R57 billion.

Ownership takes centre stage under updated BBBEE codes

29 January 2015 | General

Companies need to assess ownership structures which can deliver a competitive edge; no more ownership window-dressing or grey areas under new codes.

What does 2015 hold in store for the Financial Services Industry - FSB viewpoint

29 January 2015 | Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) (was FSB)

2015 will see the South African financial services sector undergo major regulatory changes that are expected to ultimately improve outcomes not only for customers, but also for financial advisers, and the financial services industry as a whole.

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