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Why IFAs need smart processing

Why IFAs need smart processing

01 April 2013 | Technology

“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction.” – Albert Einstein

When SARS comes knocking at your door... Tax risk management and the risk of a SARS audit

When SARS comes knocking at your door... Tax risk management and the risk of a SARS audit

01 April 2013 | Risk Management

Prior to the budget speech, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan mentioned in a media briefing that South Africa is facing "heavy winds" and "tight fiscal conditions", which requires a tightening in spending and using national reserves to counter more austere measures. The budget was presented amidst the backdrop of tight fiscal conditions, slow economic growth, a widening budget deficit and declining tax revenues.

The impact of POPI on data collection

The impact of POPI on data collection

01 April 2013 | Risk Management

Aimed at protecting every South African citizen’s constitutional right to privacy, the Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI), now in final draft, allows for the collection of a consumer’s personal information if (a) the consumer has given consent for the information to be obtained and (b) the consumer’s personal information is used by a legitimate public or private person or entity for a legitimate reason.

Are your clients still playing with fire?

Are your clients still playing with fire?

01 April 2013 | Risk Management

“We subscribe to the belief that prevention is better than claims,” says John Kilian, a Risk Management Consultant at Safe Working Practice (SWP), a national health and safety consultancy specialising in risk assessment for a wide range of business sectors. “However, when it comes to health and safety risks and claims, there are still some clients that are unaware not only of their legal obligations but of the risks to their businesses.”

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Surviving the after-party and professional insurance

Surviving the after-party and professional insurance

01 April 2013 | Legal
PMR.africa’s sparkling awards

PMR.africa’s sparkling awards

01 April 2013 | Short Term
Why do men like exotic sports cars?

Why do men like exotic sports cars?

01 April 2013 | Short Term
Binder Regulations: Impacted on UMAs

Binder Regulations: Impacted on UMAs

01 April 2013 | Short Term
STRIDE takes the integrated data switching leap

STRIDE takes the integrated data switching leap

01 April 2013 | Short Term
APPS to play increasingly important role in short-term insurance industry

APPS to play increasingly important role in short-term insurance industry

01 April 2013 | Short Term
Manufacturers and insurers go head-to-head on doubled windscreen tariffs

Manufacturers and insurers go head-to-head on doubled windscreen tariffs

01 April 2013 | Features / Profiles
Persuasion and influence are still at the very core of what it takes to be a successful financial services provider.

Persuasion and influence are still at the very core of what it takes to be a successful financial services provider.

01 April 2013 | Features / Profiles