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Telling it like it is – Old Mutual updates its 2008 outlook

Telling it like it is – Old Mutual updates its 2008 outlook

09 May 2008 | Straight Talk

Old Mutual chief executive Jim Sutcliffe remained upbeat as he presided over his group’s Interim Management Statement for the three months to 31 March 2008. UK listed Old Mutual includes Old Mutual South Africa (OMSA) which in turn has exposure to South A

Leave your ego at the door please

Leave your ego at the door please

09 May 2008 | The Stage

What is happening at our state broadcaster? In the last few days the institution has turned into a bit of a circus as senior management and board members allow personal and political agendas to get in the way of performing their duties. Instead of focussi

Ten common ‘misconducts’ in credit life industry – Part I

Ten common ‘misconducts’ in credit life industry – Part I

25 April 2008 | Featured Story

Earlier this week an independent panel established by the Life Offices’ Association (LOA) and the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) released its long awaited report on Consumer Credit Insurance in South Africa. The report is a detailed analysis o

Rage against the machine

Rage against the machine

25 April 2008 | The Stage

The first quarter of 2008 is going to go down in history as one of the toughest ever faced by the South African consumer. On top of the decline in disposable income caused by a series of interest rate hikes we’re also at the mercy of international food an

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Trapped in the credit blender

Trapped in the credit blender

25 April 2008 | Straight Talk
“We come in peace, shoot to kill”

“We come in peace, shoot to kill”

18 April 2008 | The Stage
A closer look at the credit life investigation

A closer look at the credit life investigation

18 April 2008 | Straight Talk
Money market funds are back in favour

Money market funds are back in favour

18 April 2008 | Featured Story
Anyone out there know what a recession is?

Anyone out there know what a recession is?

11 April 2008 | Straight Talk
Can ‘21 Questions’ reveal everything about an umbrella fund?

Can ‘21 Questions’ reveal everything about an umbrella fund?

11 April 2008 | Featured Story
You’re going to pay either way

You’re going to pay either way

11 April 2008 | The Stage
Seeking R1bn in compensation

Seeking R1bn in compensation

04 April 2008 | Straight Talk