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To simplicity … and beyond

01 April 2013 | Employee Benefits

There exists a very real tension in the employee benefits industry between meeting the potentially complex needs of our clients and doing so in the simplest manner possible. This has led to an apparent paradox as our industry requires both complexity and simplicity in order to service these needs.

Products and fees structures need simplifying

01 April 2013 | Employee Benefits

In a competitive environment, cost disclosure enables price comparisons, leads to price competition and results in higher investor return. The practice, however, is met with an almost united “can’t do” response from the industry, with only a few providers disclosing costs to investors. Why? FedGroup Executive, Grant Field’s search for a high-end sound system taught him a few lessons which answer this very question, at least in part.

Under my umbrella

01 April 2013 | Employee Benefits

Why are employers keen on moving into umbrella funds? There are a few reasons why they show interest in doing so, not least because of the fact that economies of scale tend to come into play.

Longevity and the risks that it poses from a retirement planning perspective

01 April 2013 | Employee Benefits

It is no secret that life expectancy has increased over past decades. This is even more relevant in emerging markets due to increased access to medical care and better standards of living. The chart below shows the combined (male and female) life expectancy in South Africa since 2001.

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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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Deciphering the longevity conundrum

01 April 2013 | Employee Benefits

Investment planning: What do I do?

01 April 2013 | Investments

Risk profiling: is there a difference in bull and bear markets?

01 April 2013 | Investments

Private Sector Investment in NHI is critical

01 April 2013 | Healthcare

The use of big data analytics in healthcare

01 April 2013 | Healthcare

Different perspectives on risk planning for business owners

01 April 2013 | Life

Dare to compare - Selecting the right annuity for your client

01 April 2013 | Life

Revised requirements in terms of underlying qualifications

01 April 2013 | Training

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To simplicity … and beyond

Products and fees structures need simplifying

Under my umbrella

Longevity and the risks that it poses from a retirement planning perspective

Deciphering the longevity conundrum

Investment planning: What do I do?

Risk profiling: is there a difference in bull and bear markets?

Private Sector Investment in NHI is critical

The use of big data analytics in healthcare

Different perspectives on risk planning for business owners

Dare to compare - Selecting the right annuity for your client

Revised requirements in terms of underlying qualifications