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Rather the devil you know... South Africa is not ready for this grand design!

Rather the devil you know... South Africa is not ready for this grand design!

18 August 2011 | Straight Talk

National Health Insurance (NHI) is coming. Despite serious concerns over infrastructure, human resources and affordability, government is pushing ahead with a “financing system that will make sure that all citizens of South Africa (and legal long-term res

Change behaviour to solve the retirement riddle

Change behaviour to solve the retirement riddle

17 August 2011 | Featured Story

The best way to get to grips with South Africa’s retirement readiness is to study the results of the Sanlam Employee Benefits (SEB) 2011 Benchmark Survey. Already in its 31st year the latest survey allows the life company to take a retrospective look at v

A triple boost for motor insurance profits

A triple boost for motor insurance profits

11 August 2011 | Straight Talk

Approximately 40% of South Africa’s short-term insurance business is conducted in the motor vehicle space. In recent years insurers have struggled to turn a profit on their motor books, raising questions over the sustainability of this segment of the mark

A ‘middle of the road’ financial security score

A ‘middle of the road’ financial security score

10 August 2011 | Featured Story

Throw the words “Oh behave!” at an audience and you might conjure up images of the 1960s hippy-spy, Austin Powers. He was the lead character in a series of silly action-comedy films that poked fun at the traditional spy-movie genre. Mike Myers plays a Bri

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First world is fine – but not at any cost!

First world is fine – but not at any cost!

10 August 2011 | The Stage
The private sector has to tackle the skills challenges head on

The private sector has to tackle the skills challenges head on

28 July 2011 | Straight Talk
Less is more when it comes to living annuity draw downs

Less is more when it comes to living annuity draw downs

25 July 2011 | Featured Story
Telecoms giants tell the lawmakers how it should be!

Telecoms giants tell the lawmakers how it should be!

25 July 2011 | The Stage
Preserve your retirement savings for your golden years

Preserve your retirement savings for your golden years

13 July 2011 | Featured Story
Is it time for emerging markets to take a breather?

Is it time for emerging markets to take a breather?

12 July 2011 | Straight Talk
Youth unemployment is the ticking bomb threatening the rainbow nation

Youth unemployment is the ticking bomb threatening the rainbow nation

11 July 2011 | The Stage
Life insurer update suggests the recession cloud has lifted – just!

Life insurer update suggests the recession cloud has lifted – just!

28 June 2011 | Featured Story