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New Codes of Conduct throw credit industry into disarray

New Codes of Conduct throw credit industry into disarray

20 May 2013

The new Credit Industry Codes of Conduct introduced by the National Credit Regulator (NCR) have caused a fracas in the credit industry, in part because of the heavy-handed way in which they were introduced, but also because the new codes appear to revert

Why TCF should be in your DNA

Why TCF should be in your DNA

02 May 2013

An online article appearing in The Scotsman caught my eye as it suggested that DIY investing is booming globally because of a growing disconnection between the financial services industry and its clients. The worry for financial advisors, the article said

Revised Regulation 28 reporting challenges not insurmountable

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?

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

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

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

03 April 2013
Change agents: How independent financial advisors are evolving

Change agents: How independent financial advisors are evolving

19 March 2013
After the fire: how short-term insurers can create good PR

After the fire: how short-term insurers can create good PR

05 March 2013
Prescribed investing back on the agenda

Prescribed investing back on the agenda

18 February 2013
Growing pains

Growing pains

07 February 2013
Short-term underwriting margins under fire

Short-term underwriting margins under fire

11 December 2012
Leading insurer backs technology to remain competitive

Leading insurer backs technology to remain competitive

27 November 2012
Banks and insurers showing a united front

Banks and insurers showing a united front

12 November 2012