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Is this a $1.3 trillion Ponzi scheme, or are bitcoin investors finally moon-bound?

08 March 2024 | The Stage

At US$67 000,00 per coin, Bitcoin (BTC) is once again the talk of the town, having briefly topped its previous all-time high by trading at US$69 210,00. Last night, sitting at the dinner table, my family grilled me on ‘what the hell investors were getting in exchange for over R1.25 million per coin’ while my LinkedIn stream served up a survey that simply required a yes or no response to the question: “Is Bitcoin a Ponzi?” Neither question is easy to answer, so let us begin with the easier of the two. NB, this article is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice; please consult a qualified advisor before making any investment decisions.

Dynamic brokers will be rewarded

26 February 2024 | Featured Story

Non-life insurance loss events on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, looting and rioting in parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in July 2021 and the flooding along the KZN coastline in April 2022 have forced local insurers and reinsurers to rethink the business of insurance. The catchphrase this writer has chosen to introduce today’s discussion is evolution or redundancy because refusing to evolve your financial or risk advice business is akin driving a late-1950s, Russia-manufactured T-55 battle tank into a 2024 drone battle.

Why the GFECRA raid is little more than putting lipstick on a pig

23 February 2024 | Straight Talk

There is plenty of pig imagery that one might attach to South Africa’s 2024 National Budget beginning with the writer’s favourite: ‘putting lipstick on a pig’. The phrase is eloquently explained by Oxford Languages as informal slang for making superficial changes to something generally regarded with dislike or disfavour in a fruitless attempt to make it more appealing.

What’s inside… FAnews Magazine February 2024

12 February 2024 | The Stage

For brokers and advisers, the landscape is rife with both challenges and opportunities. Regulatory changes and technological advancements are reshaping the playing field, demanding adaptability, and foresight. While digital platforms and fintech innovations offer tools for efficiency and outreach, they also bring forth a wave of competition that threatens to redefine traditional roles and relationships. Interestingly, amidst the buzz of technological developments, it's notable how many people in the industry still grapple with the basics in running their practices - a reminder that amid all the talk about AI and tech advancements, mastering the fundamentals remains paramount.

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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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AI aces human creativity; advice professionals next in line?

10 February 2024 | Straight Talk

Promising signs of softer insurance | reinsurance markets

05 February 2024 | Featured Story

Bad bosses be saying: get your ass back in the office

26 January 2024 | The Stage

Natural catastrophe losses expose protection gap

18 January 2024 | Straight Talk

Brokers at risk

15 January 2024 | Featured Story

Concern over mainstream media influence amidst global election frenzy, 2024

12 January 2024 | The Stage

Hands up if you remember the “where Lambo” obsession?

13 December 2023 | Straight Talk

Yes, inclusion will fix our woes; provided we define it correctly

01 December 2023 | Straight Talk

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