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Increased accountability: the social uprising against government

17 May 2016 | The Stage

Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it. These were the words of American historian Howard Zinn, and they are very appropriate in South Africa’s current socio political climate where we are seeing mass protests and a general voice of dissatisfaction when it comes to government policies.

Prep for change and embrace RDR

16 May 2016 | Straight Talk

It’s always amazing to watch a sportsperson in their prime perform on the world’s biggest stage. Being an Olympic year, a lot of focus will be on Usain Bolt and Mo Farah when the world descends on Rio. But are we aware of what these athletes go through in order to perform the way that they do? Months of gruelling preparation are necessary in order for them to secure gold. The same applies for companies in the financial services industry that want to be ready for the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR). There are certain steps that need to be taken to make your practice RDR ready

Risky business as insurers look to build key relationships

09 May 2016 | Featured Story

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?

A time of great promise and peril

04 May 2016 | Straight Talk

Being innovative is as much about having a specific mindset as it is about investing significant capital into your organisation. This has been proven a number of times over the years, most famously during the Space Race in the middle of the Cold War. The Americans spent millions of dollars to develop a pen which could write in space while the Russians merely sent a pencil up with their Cosmonauts.

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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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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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