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The rand value of fraudulent insurance claims soars

The rand value of fraudulent insurance claims soars

12 October 2007 | Featured Story

The latest report on insurance fraud makes for some interesting reading. At first glance, one is struck by the massive reduction in the number of fraudulent cases. This has fallen from 1, 651 uncovered claims in the first six months of 2006 to only 654

Asking the tough questions

Asking the tough questions

05 October 2007 | Straight Talk

The Board of Trustees of today's pension funds have a tough job. In fact, the continued demands of the position mean it is increasingly unlikely that individuals accept such positions on the basis of favour or obligation. The modern trustee has to ensure

Untangling another red tape bundle

Untangling another red tape bundle

05 October 2007 | Featured Story

It has been some time since the Financial Services Board (FSB) published its comprehensive guide for pension fund trustees, Circular PF130. FAnews Online has already published a series of articles discussing the contents of this circular as they relate to

Tuning out the background noise

Tuning out the background noise

05 October 2007 | The Stage

It is nigh impossible to measure the effectiveness of regulatory interventions on an economy. There are simply too many variables at play to accurately determine whether the particular measure has its desired outcome. A case in point is the use by the Sou

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Killing the sacred cow

Killing the sacred cow

28 September 2007 | Straight Talk
Selective action speaks louder than words

Selective action speaks louder than words

28 September 2007 | The Stage
An alternative approach to financial planning

An alternative approach to financial planning

28 September 2007 | Featured Story
FirstRand milks the consumer cash cow

FirstRand milks the consumer cash cow

21 September 2007 | Featured Story
Police pounce quickly on the real threats

Police pounce quickly on the real threats

21 September 2007 | The Stage
Time for the US to fix its mess

Time for the US to fix its mess

21 September 2007 | Straight Talk
Metropolitan posts strong half year

Metropolitan posts strong half year

14 September 2007 | Featured Story
Curators confirm that a massive Fidentia loss is inevitable

Curators confirm that a massive Fidentia loss is inevitable

14 September 2007 | The Stage