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SA business optimism limping to recovery – Grant Thornton Q4 2015 data

SA business optimism limping to recovery – Grant Thornton Q4 2015 data

03 February 2016

Fourth quarter 2015 research from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) reveals that South African businesses are largely pessimistic about the outlook of the country’s economy over the coming 12 months.

SIM among top 5 SA managers

SIM among top 5 SA managers

01 February 2016

Following on last week’s success, with several Sanlam portfolio managers walking away with certificates at the Raging Bull Awards, Sanlam Investment Management (SIM) has improved its ranking in the PlexCrown Fund Ratings Survey to fifth in the domestic unit trust management company category. This is evidence of our strategy and philosophy delivering consistent performance to our clients.

African Capital Markets continue to reflect strong figures for 2015 – but challenging times may lie ahead

African Capital Markets continue to reflect strong figures for 2015 – but challenging times may lie ahead

01 February 2016

In line with global trends, 2015 was a challenging year for African capital markets in the wake of market volatility and the emergence of renewed global economic uncertainty in the latter part of the year, while the first half resulted in the highest levels of both equity capital markets transactions and proceeds raised in the past five years.

International health insurance for expatriates and students: A worldwide review

International health insurance for expatriates and students: A worldwide review

29 January 2016

According to new research published by Finaccord, the global market for international health insurance for expatriates and students was worth around USD 12.98 billion in gross written premiums in 2015 of which around USD 2.78 billion was due to new policies bought in 2015 itself.

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Real increases for the median in 2015

Real increases for the median in 2015

27 January 2016
South African households’ net wealth decreased in real terms

South African households’ net wealth decreased in real terms

25 January 2016
EY’s life insurer confidence falls only moderately, despite weak economy

EY’s life insurer confidence falls only moderately, despite weak economy

21 January 2016
Sub-Saharan African debt issuance raised a total of US$15.5 billion in proceeds for 2015

Sub-Saharan African debt issuance raised a total of US$15.5 billion in proceeds for 2015

20 January 2016
Businesses are at risk of losing top talent, according to Deloitte’s global annual survey

Businesses are at risk of losing top talent, according to Deloitte’s global annual survey

13 January 2016
UK niche insurance: Market dynamics, affinities and partnerships

UK niche insurance: Market dynamics, affinities and partnerships

07 December 2015
Global commercial non-life insurance: Size, segmentation and forecast for the worldwide market

Global commercial non-life insurance: Size, segmentation and forecast for the worldwide market

04 December 2015
Decline in take-home pay suffers real decline

Decline in take-home pay suffers real decline

25 November 2015