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The continued use of trusts

The continued use of trusts

05 October 2012 | General

The minimisation of estate duty is often the primary motivation for estate planning and many of the tools, structures and techniques used as part of the estate planning exercise are aimed at reducing or avoiding estate duty. One of these tools is the trus

Education required on the benefits of Trusts

Education required on the benefits of Trusts

01 October 2012 | General

Absa Trust, one of South Africa’s leading trust companies, says it is concerning that only a small portion of the population are aware of the benefits of having a trust and how it can significantly ease the individual’s tax burden, serve to protect assets

Loadings, Exclusions and the Implications for Your
Insurance Cover

Loadings, Exclusions and the Implications for Your Insurance Cover

27 September 2012 | General

Modern man is becoming increasingly unhealthy. Upturns in the rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease are just a few of the indicators that we, as a society, are neglecting the care of our most important assets – our bodies. Not only do these disease

Investing a windfall

Investing a windfall

21 September 2012 | General

As reward for their impressive achievements, our gold medallists will each receive R400 000 from the South African Olympic committee. As an investor you may receive a lump sum in the form of a performance bonus, an inheritance or even the lotto. What is i

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FOMO affecting SA's wallets

FOMO affecting SA's wallets

18 September 2012 | General
Access to cyber assets crucial for effective estate planning

Access to cyber assets crucial for effective estate planning

05 September 2012 | General
Fine line between fraud and cultural perceptions of money

Fine line between fraud and cultural perceptions of money

03 September 2012 | General
Obesity a growing concern for insurers

Obesity a growing concern for insurers

31 August 2012 | General
A disabled child could cost you your job

A disabled child could cost you your job

29 August 2012 | General
Open dialogue crucial to ensure retirees can afford medical aid

Open dialogue crucial to ensure retirees can afford medical aid

29 August 2012 | General
Putting defined contribution funds on trial

Putting defined contribution funds on trial

23 August 2012 | General
Men’s Health Fast Facts

Men’s Health Fast Facts

22 August 2012 | General