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Can municipalities be held liable for flooding?

02 April 2013 | The Stage

At 3am on the morning of 7 March 2013, Morningside residents had a rude awakening when a burst water pipe in Outspan Road caused 10 houses in the Morningside Village Estate complex to flood. Perimeter walls were washed away and some parked cars were damag

Change agents: How independent financial advisors are evolving

19 March 2013 | Straight Talk

The Financial Intermediary Association of Southern Africa (FIA) 2013 Regional Conference took the next five years as its broad theme, touching on issues relating to regulatory reform, remuneration, technology and risk management. One of the key messages,

Umbrella funds: should we be concerned about governance?

18 March 2013 | Featured Story

As standalone retirement funds dwindle, simply because it costs a lot of money to run them, big insurance companies are increasingly shepherding their clients into umbrella funds knowing full well that it is difficult to move to other funds once members a

What employers can do about unsecured lending

18 March 2013 | The Stage

Employers may or may not be aware of the fact that a large portion of employees’ income is often allocated to debt repayments. Although the National Credit Act (NCA) was introduced in 2007 it did not deter lenders from aggressively pursuing consumers with

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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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