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Are we really fighting fraud?

02 June 2014 | Short Term

Do fraudulent syndicates and clients use insurance companies as cash cows, particularly during times of economic decline? Do insurance brokers and insurers take enough time to focus on claims, ensuring that they are authentic and not inflated?

Tackling fraud - an industry effort

02 June 2014 | Short Term

Measuring insurance fraud is an elusive target. Insurance fraud data thus far is relatively piecemeal, making our understanding of insurance fraud an ongoing work in progress. Insurance companies each gather fraud data in their own way, and data sharing is only now coming to the fore with efforts from the South African Insurance Crime Bureau (SAICB).

Amendments to the pension funds act affect beneficiary funds

01 June 2014 | Employee Benefits

The Financial Services Law General Amendment Act (FSLGAA) has brought about some amendments to the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956 (PFA), and this article looks briefly at the amendments that specifically affect beneficiary funds.

Employee benefit clarity can lead to improved productivity

01 June 2014 | Employee Benefits

The 2014/2015 budget speech delivered by the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, has outlined key areas where government and the financial services industry can boost household savings for retirement and encourage retirement industry reform, particularly by increasing net retirement investment by reducing associated costs.

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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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Tougher regulation necessary

01 April 2014 | Retirement

Advice: not negotiable!

01 April 2014 | Retirement

Saving for retirement : active or passive choice?

01 April 2014 | Retirement

Combining the best of two worlds to mitigate longevity risks

01 April 2014 | Retirement

International trends - are we leading or following?

01 April 2014 | Employee Benefits

Amendments to the pension funds act affect beneficiary funds

01 April 2014 | Employee Benefits

Retirement fund contributions a tax changing picture

01 April 2014 | Retirement

Defined benefit plans – less is more

01 April 2014 | Retirement

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Magazine Archives FAnews & FAnuus

Are we really fighting fraud?

Tackling fraud - an industry effort

Amendments to the pension funds act affect beneficiary funds

Employee benefit clarity can lead to improved productivity

Tougher regulation necessary

Advice: not negotiable!

Saving for retirement : active or passive choice?

Combining the best of two worlds to mitigate longevity risks

International trends - are we leading or following?

Amendments to the pension funds act affect beneficiary funds

Retirement fund contributions a tax changing picture

Defined benefit plans – less is more