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Life insurer profits up despite a lacklustre 2011

11 April 2012 | General

The JSE All Share index performed dismally through 2011. Share prices declined by 0.4% in a year dominated by tight credit conditions and concerns over possible debt defaults in Euro-zone economies. Investors in index ‘trackers’ were left mourning an unim

Distribution is make or break for life insurers

05 April 2012 | General

Financial advisors rely on product providers for innovative risk and savings product to meet their clients’ specific needs. The acid test of a new product is whether its myriad features sufficiently differentiate it from the ‘crowd’. To find out how the l

A second chance for second-hand risk-only policies

30 March 2012 | General

Changes in circumstances often require changes in the ownership of risk-only policies, for example changes to buy and sell agreements. Changes in ownership often resulted in capital gains tax being levied on the proceeds of these policies. The Taxation L

Make sure you’re covered over the Easter holidays

29 March 2012 | General

The Easter weekend is fast approaching and thousands of South Africans are looking forward to a few days off. But the mad rush to get away from it all carries risks. According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation, more than 150 road deaths were repo

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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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