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Investments get a decent tailwind moving towards 2015

Investments get a decent tailwind moving towards 2015

11 December 2014

In a constrained economic climate, there is increased pressure on investors to identify ways in which their client’s investments can become profitable. We all know about the strength of investment diversification, therefore we should look at current trends in the market to kick start profitability in the new year.

A deeper problem to the retirement challenge

A deeper problem to the retirement challenge

21 October 2014

We are all very familiar with the challenges South African retirees are currently facing. To date, industry experts have presented a number of arguments as to why very few South Africans can achieve a safe retirement, and all of them point to the consumers’ saving habits and investment decisions.

Calls to strike items off the retirement investment list

Calls to strike items off the retirement investment list

07 October 2014

Trustees of retirement funds are used to giving members choice with regards to their benefits and investments. While members may like to be given these choices, it may actually be to their detriment.

The FSB wants to become the industry’s new best friend

The FSB wants to become the industry’s new best friend

02 September 2014

There have been some troubling comments from industry regulators and watchdogs which point to the fact that there are a number of issues within the industry which need to be worked on.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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Actuaries to play an active role in TCF risk mitigation

Actuaries to play an active role in TCF risk mitigation

11 August 2014
Technology vital for industry growth

Technology vital for industry growth

07 August 2014
Advisers need to set themselves apart from the industry clutter

Advisers need to set themselves apart from the industry clutter

07 July 2014
Covering critical illness is no longer a case of a shot in the dark

Covering critical illness is no longer a case of a shot in the dark

24 June 2014
Are we any closer to realistic retirement reform?

Are we any closer to realistic retirement reform?

02 June 2014
Will regulation of the hedge fund industry encourage investment?

Will regulation of the hedge fund industry encourage investment?

05 May 2014
South African consumers are very satisfied with the insurance industry

South African consumers are very satisfied with the insurance industry

14 April 2014
Do we need to rethink the concept of retirement?

Do we need to rethink the concept of retirement?

10 April 2014