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Fine line between fraud and cultural perceptions of money

03 September 2012

Adult entitlement to children’s money is a common cultural perception in South Africa, yet could be tantamount to fraud. This is one of the challenges faced by the beneficiary fund industry which manages an estimated R15bn of funds on behalf of minor chil

Obesity a growing concern for insurers

31 August 2012

More than 60% of South Africa’s population is overweight or obese

A disabled child could cost you your job

29 August 2012

While many South African adults have some sort of personal accident cover, either through their employers or individually, few children are covered - despite a disabled child being a big risk to a family’s financial security.

Open dialogue crucial to ensure retirees can afford medical aid

29 August 2012

Long-term medical inflation is estimated to be at least 2% or 3% above general inflation. However, the trend over the past three years has showed medical inflation to be above inflation by between 5% and 10%. This, combined with the fact that less than 10

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Question

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

Answer

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

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