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Should the life industry welcome social tax reforms?

Should the life industry welcome social tax reforms?

23 February 2007 | Straight Talk

One of the main recommendations in National Treasury's first paper on Retirement Fund Reforms was that contributions to a national savings fund should not be compulsory. Yet in the 2007 budget, the Finance Minister proposes that all South Africans will co

Some stumbling blocks to saving

Some stumbling blocks to saving

23 February 2007 | The Stage

In his budget speech on Wednesday, 21 February, Trevor Manuel made a number of appeals to consumers to focus on saving rather than spending. His request echoes the views of Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni, who frequently makes similar appeals during hi

Another stellar half-year performance from Discovery

Another stellar half-year performance from Discovery

23 February 2007 | Featured Story

Discovery Holdings reported results for the six months ending 31 December 2006 in Johannesburg on Thursday. Group CEO Adrian Gore announced a 29% rise in the diluted headline earnings per share to 70.1 cents a share. (Click on the article heading to re

Setting insurance standards for low income earners

Setting insurance standards for low income earners

16 February 2007 | Featured Story

The Life Offices' Association (LOA) unveiled the Zimele brand at a function at the MuseuMAfrica, in Johannesburg on Thursday. The brand will allow South Africa's estimated 17.5 million low-income earners to easily identify insurance products that meet

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Fidentia chair finally speaks out

Fidentia chair finally speaks out

16 February 2007 | Straight Talk
Using misdirection to make problems disappear

Using misdirection to make problems disappear

16 February 2007 | The Stage
Ignore this type of broker bashing

Ignore this type of broker bashing

09 February 2007 | Straight Talk
A zero tolerance approach to crime

A zero tolerance approach to crime

09 February 2007 | The Stage
Mutual & Federal premium income hits R8.5 billion

Mutual & Federal premium income hits R8.5 billion

09 February 2007 | Featured Story
Curators move in on Fidentia

Curators move in on Fidentia

03 February 2007 | Featured Story
Plenty of puff left in this bull

Plenty of puff left in this bull

02 February 2007 | Straight Talk
The Telesales and Internet stranglehold

The Telesales and Internet stranglehold

02 February 2007 | The Stage