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Understanding value in the life industry

01 March 2012 | General

How do you define value in the life insurance sector? The answer to this question varies from one stakeholder to the next. If you ask a policyholder what their cover is “worth” they will probably refer to the sum insured. In stark contrast the insurance b

Beneficiary fund industry lobbies for majority age exemption

28 February 2012 | General

A key player in the beneficiary fund industry has called on government to reverse the age of majority from 18 back to 21 as an exemption for this fast-growing financial services sector. The age of majority was changed to 18 by the Children’s Act of 2007.

The Budget Speech – Estate Planning and Deceased Estates

23 February 2012 | Estates & Wills

From an estate planning and deceased estate perspective, the 2012 budget was on critical analysis much more eventful than it appears at first blush.

Reviewing your financial plan in 2012

21 February 2012 | General

For many consumers, creating or reviewing a financial plan seems like a daunting prospect and something that may not warrant the effort due to the thought of trawling through hundreds of policies to decide which one is the best financial fit.

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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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