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Through the uncharted waters of 2024

27 March 2024 | Investments

In 2024, investors are bracing themselves for what appears to be a turbulent period characterised by a convergence of significant challenges.

China dominates offshore investment themes circa 2022

17 January 2022 | Investments

The half-dozen or so investment outlook presentations that I attended in the last month of 2021 could be summarised in just two words: China and inflation. Although the likes of Alexander Forbes, Efficient Group, Ninety One, Old Mutual, Sanlam and Schroders all discussed a range of investment themes, they all felt it necessary to devote a few minutes to the impact of China’s policy intervention on global markets, and a few more on whether or not US inflation would prove temporary or permanent.

Deciphering trends in life complaints

10 July 2018 | Life

With the recent release of the Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance’s (OLTI) annual report for 2015, it was encouraging to see that the number of complaints for credit life and disability remained stable at 10% since 2014.

Global Tax Regimes – The Importance of being “on top of it”

06 July 2018 | Compliance

We live in unprecedented times. The level of interest in tax matters from so many different stakeholders is driving change in the world of tax. In particular, the public interest in the amount of tax companies pay - or don’t pay - has never been seen before.

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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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Reaping (guaranteed) benefits from retirement planning

07 May 2018 | Features / Profiles

Man versus Machine - D2C automated adviser investment platforms

17 April 2018 | Investments

Fraud: is the industry winning the battle?

06 March 2018 | Life

Vehicle tracking should top shopping lists

17 January 2018 | Short Term

Risk management: a weak spot in our armour

01 August 2017 | Risk Management

Cyber criminals – the predator and the prey