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A hidden significance, greater than is first apparent, as in this agreement involves more than meets the eye. In a recent determination by the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Ombudsman (FAIS Ombud), the complainant accuses the respondent of acting negligently in failing to provide appropriate cover.
For all of you brokers who spend hours planning interactions with clients and who sit behind a computer for hours trying to find the best product to suit your client’s needs; not only do we salute you, but the public does as well.
A major issue in South Africa is the level of education when it comes to the financial services industry. Caroline da Silva – DEO of FAIS at the Financial Services Board – points out that 86% of the adult population in South Africa has access to a bank account and savings products. However, she rightly questions whether this necessarily adds value to their lives.
Risk analysis is a key component in the financial advice lifecycle. This is increasingly important in the current market as your clients are interacting in what is an increasingly risk based environment. We are aware of the conventional risks that surround us; but are we in tune with the unconventional risks?
Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?