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Principles for Pravin

27 February 2013

All over the globe economies are struggling with too much public debt and not enough “fiscal space”. There have been many years of excessive public spending, but long years of austerity lie ahead for these economies. In an effort to restore private sect

What CPI inflation figures do and don’t tell us

27 February 2013

Last month, CPI inflation rose by a modest 0.3% from December, with the annual rate of inflation easing to 5.4% from 5.7% in December. This is below market expectations and within inflation targeting range. Although some reports have suggested that the ne

Exporters beware election violence

26 February 2013

General elections in African countries have generally had the tendency of increasing the tension and apprehension on the part of exporters doing business with countries going into an election year.

Managing global risk made easier

26 February 2013

Control Risks’ recently released 30th annual RiskMap report, which analyses the global and regional political and security risks that businesses will face in the year ahead, makes interesting reading. Governments, businesses and investors use this RiskMap

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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Budget 2013 – what will it hold for financial planners?

22 February 2013

2013 Budget Projections

22 February 2013

Glimmer of hope: Local economic update: February 2013

18 February 2013

Emerging Markets Face Challenges in 2013

11 February 2013

EMEA commercial insurance market expected to remain stable in 2013, although rates set to rise for financial institutions

31 January 2013

Financial inclusion moves to centre stage as world grapples with recovery

30 January 2013

2013: A watershed year for South Africa

22 January 2013

Insurance is no luxury in times of economic crisis

15 January 2013

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