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A year to get to grips with POPI

A year to get to grips with POPI

03 February 2014 | Legal

Although the actual commencement date of the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (POPI) is yet to be determined by the President, it has been made very clear that when this date is confirmed, organisations will have one year to demonstrate compliance with this legislation.

ETPs now a staple in diversified investment portfolios

ETPs now a staple in diversified investment portfolios

03 February 2014 | Investments

In a technology rich society, trading funds over the internet has grown in prominence over conventional methods of investing. In essence, the Exchange Traded Product (ETP) has grown up.

A big, brave new world out there

A big, brave new world out there

03 February 2014 | Investments

In just ten years, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has built a business worth $155 billion, which is nearly 13 times bigger than dual-listed insurance giant Old Mutual, a mainstay of the JSE with a track record that spans more than 100 years. This is one of the reasons why South African investors need to remember that the investment universe extends far beyond the South African borders.

Star performers at Raging Bull Awards point to industry’s worth

Star performers at Raging Bull Awards point to industry’s worth

03 February 2014 | Investments

The 18th annual very prestigious Raging Bull Awards, which recognise excellence in longterm fund management, was recently held at the Old Mutual Conference Centre in Kirstenbosch, Cape Town.

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What did Bernie teach us?

What did Bernie teach us?

03 February 2014 | Investments
Double check pension amounts

Double check pension amounts

03 February 2014 | Retirement
Beneficiary nomination forms: A bitter pill to swallow

Beneficiary nomination forms: A bitter pill to swallow

03 February 2014 | Life
Oh to live in a perfect world...

Oh to live in a perfect world...

03 February 2014 | Life
Policy fraud and avoidance

Policy fraud and avoidance

03 February 2014 | Short Term
Current economic influences on the motor book

Current economic influences on the motor book

03 February 2014 | Short Term
Have panel beaters become panel fitters?

Have panel beaters become panel fitters?

03 February 2014 | Short Term
Could staff negligence lead to directors walking the plank?

Could staff negligence lead to directors walking the plank?

03 February 2014 | Short Term