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Revised Regulation 28 reporting challenges not insurmountable

16 April 2013

The first period of reporting on the revised Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act has now passed and retirement funds and service providers have proved equal to the challenges, according to Wilma Mokupo, Head of Pensions – Prudential at the Financial Se

SA REITs are finally a reality – what will this mean for investors?

15 April 2013

For those who watch listed property closely, it will be good news that the JSE’s new listing requirements will allow the South African Real Estate Investment Trust structure, or SA REIT, to become a reality on 1 May 2013. It’s taken six years for the SA R

Risks to the ‘built environment’ affect the financial services industry

03 April 2013

South Africa’s built environment is facing increasing risks, be it from climate change, rapid urbanisation or challenges to our water and energy infrastructure. The fact that these risks affect the insurance industry has not gone unnoticed. Both the South

Change agents: How independent financial advisors are evolving

19 March 2013

The Financial Intermediary Association of Southern Africa (FIA) 2013 Regional Conference took the next five years as its broad theme, touching on issues relating to regulatory reform, remuneration, technology and risk management. One of the key messages,

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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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