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I so badly wanted to enter 2011 on a positive note...

14 January 2011 | The Stage

Usually by the time I settle down to write Stokes’ Stage I have a clear idea of the message I’d like to share. Today things are different. I wanted to begin the New Year on a positive note, with one of those feel good stories they usually tuck away at the

The investment gurus back equities this year – just!

14 January 2011 | Straight Talk

Any time is a good time to review your investment portfolio. But in the event you’ve been neglecting your retirement planning the New Year offers a great opportunity to get back on top of things. Financial planners should certainly take advantage of the “

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year

06 December 2010 | The Stage

It seems only yesterday I was penning the opening lines of the first newsletter for 2010. Time has flown since - and we've endured another year during which our attention was diverted from the financial services landscape to that of faltering economies an

South Africa Inc is firing on all cylinders – for now

26 November 2010 | Straight Talk

It’s sometimes difficult to gauge how well an economy is doing. As you go about your daily life you struggle to notice whether the economy is ailing or booming. In fact – through the recent recession – the Average Joe wouldn’t have noticed anything amiss.

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What do you believe will be the biggest challenge when the COFI framework is finally implemented?

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The cost and complexity of relicensing Demonstrating customer outcomes through data and reporting Embedding a customer-first culture across the business Aligning existing compliance frameworks with COFI requirements

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