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Heart attacks are on the rise among young adults, making precautions key

17 September 2020 | General

About 18% of all deaths in South Africa – or an average of 224 per day – are a result of cardiovascular disease, making it the leading cause of death in the country after HIV/Aids. And while age has long been seen as the biggest risk factor, growing numbers of young people between the ages of 20 and 40 are now suffering heart attacks too.

Industry First Financial Services Solutions for Islamic Communities in South Africa - Tazkiya™

17 September 2020 | Estates & Wills

Capital Legacy, South Africa’s leading provider of Wills, has been operating in the fiduciary and financial industries since 2012.

Leave a lasting legacy during uncertain times

16 September 2020 | Estates & Wills

The impact of COVID-19 continues to touch every aspect of billions of lives around the world, affecting both their health and livelihood.

Beneficiary fund environment stands up to pandemic scrutiny

16 September 2020 | General

The management of beneficiary funds is under the spotlight following the economic hardships introduced by pandemic and lockdown. One of the consequences of poor economic growth and consequent reductions in income and job losses, is that many caregivers come under more pressure to provide the necessary support to the children in their care. “Against this backdrop, it is comforting to know that beneficiary funds have continued to fulfil their function of support to the dependants of deceased retirement fund employees,” said Giselle Gould, business development director at Fairheads. The financial services provider was the first to register a beneficiary fund and obtain a 13b administrator’s licence. Gould was presenting on the impact of the current crisis on the day-to-day operations at a beneficiary fund.

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