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Taking on the FAIS Ombud! What the Sharemax debacle teaches about Intermediaries’ Liability

Taking on the FAIS Ombud! What the Sharemax debacle teaches about Intermediaries’ Liability

01 November 2012 | Prof Robert Vivian

The unfolding litigation between D Risk Insurance Consultants and the FAIS Ombud is of considerable importance to the insurance industry. It stems from the latest in a long list of “failed” South African property syndication schemes – and the struggle by investors to recoup their losses.

Travel insurance for sports fanatics!

Travel insurance for sports fanatics!

01 November 2012 | Features / Profiles

Thousands of South Africans travel abroad each year. Though most stick to sightseeing or visiting relatives, growing numbers also participate in sport activities. FAnews spoke to Ross Waterford, A&H Consumer Lines Manager at ACE Insurance South Africa to find out about travel insurance covers for sports fanatics...

FedGroup: Putting the Beneficiary first

FedGroup: Putting the Beneficiary first

01 November 2012 | Features / Profiles

FedGroup’s value proposition is in the investment that it makes in Beneficiaries. The company’s simple product offering and transparent fee structure combines with its experienced administration team and professional Trustees to ensure that the Beneficiary is always top of mind, says Grant Field, Executive : Operations of FedGroup Financial Services.

Success comes with hard work

Success comes with hard work

01 November 2012 | Features / Profiles

Introducing the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa Chairperson.

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Achieving CoDA status An opportunity to rise to the pinnacle of financial advice...

Achieving CoDA status An opportunity to rise to the pinnacle of financial advice...

01 November 2012 | Features / Profiles
Retirement reform : National Treasury’s proposals for the preservation of retirement benefits

Retirement reform : National Treasury’s proposals for the preservation of retirement benefits

01 November 2012 | Features / Profiles
Innovation is... Bright moments from the industry

Innovation is... Bright moments from the industry

01 November 2012 | Features / Profiles
“All my friends drive Porsches” How to sell school leavers on a career in insurance

“All my friends drive Porsches” How to sell school leavers on a career in insurance

01 November 2012 | Features / Profiles
The cost of “Toeing the Line”

The cost of “Toeing the Line”

01 November 2012 | Features / Profiles
The future of technology and group schemes

The future of technology and group schemes

01 October 2012 | Short Term
Aftermarket automotive parts remain a contentious issue

Aftermarket automotive parts remain a contentious issue

01 October 2012 | Short Term
What you need to know about your client’s subrogation rights

What you need to know about your client’s subrogation rights

01 October 2012 | Short Term