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Financial planning should be taught at school say SA’s future professionals

10 October 2017

A survey conducted among nearly 2 500 South African students has revealed that 91% of respondents would feel more confident about their finances if they were taught about financial planning while at school.

Household net wealth deteriorates further in the second quarter of 2017

05 October 2017

The real value of South African households’ net wealth decreased in the second quarter of 2017 (Q2 2017) to levels last seen in 2014. This crunching blow means that a growing number of households will among others not be able to cope with emergency expenses and also not have a sufficient income in retirement. In short, South African households’ quality of living is in a state of deterioration.

Bryte SA construction activity monitor

04 October 2017

• Sharp contraction in construction activity in the second quarter of 2017 • Construction contribution to GDP shrinks

Most Medical Schemes fail to meet member expectations – SAcsi Medical Scheme 2017 Benchmark

29 September 2017

Most schemes’ satisfaction continues on a downward trend, with exception to Discovery and Medihelp.

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What do you believe will be the biggest challenge when the COFI framework is finally implemented?

Answer

The cost and complexity of relicensing Demonstrating customer outcomes through data and reporting Embedding a customer-first culture across the business Aligning existing compliance frameworks with COFI requirements

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