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Survival tips for SA Managers

01 March 2016

A global survey of more than 1 300 CEOs revealed that the availability of key skills is the second-biggest threat to business growth, close behind the increasing tax burden. A report issued in Business Day showed that this comes as South Africa’s government cuts mandatory grants, or reimbursements, that are paid back to companies that engage in sector education and training from 50 percent of the one percent payroll levy, to 20 percent. With this pressure, the question arises; should we be investing in skills development and management training?

Nearly 14% of deals covered by M&A insurance resulted in a claim, according to AIG study

26 February 2016

Global claims data study spans policies for approximately 1,000 deals, worth more than $200Bn.

South Africa’s life insurance market continue to flourish

24 February 2016

The life insurance sector in South Africa accounts for almost 80% of premiums in the country’s insurance market. As expected for a country with one of the largest and most developed economies in Africa, its life insurance market is penetrated much higher than other countries in the region, increasing from 10% to 11.4% during 2010-2014.

Amid tough local economic environment, professionals considering global assets - Graduate Professional Survey

12 February 2016

Given the reduced economic growth prospects for South Africa, more than half of the professionals surveyed in the latest PPS Professional Confidence Index (PCI) would consider including global assets as part of their diversified portfolios. 59% of the respondents indicated that if they increase their investments this year they are more likely to increase their allocation to global assets. The survey, which received nearly 4 000 responses, revealed various insights into graduate professionals’ outlook for the future of the country’s economy.

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