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Forum counters CMS health broker remuneration proposal

13 February 2009

In September last year the Registrar of Medical Schemes (CMS) published a discussion document detailing their take on health brokers’ remuneration in South Africa going forward. Their assessment focuses on the needs of the consumer and raised concerns ove

Would an alien invasion knock Johannesburg house prices?

30 January 2009

What would we do without the Internet? “Three hours more work each day” is an immediate tongue-in-cheek answer. Because as much as we welcome the time-saving the Internet brings, we must acknowledge its ability to draw us away from our appointed tasks in

Global markets to remain choppy through 2009

16 January 2009

Last year the market reminded us that it’s not a one-way-bet higher. After five years of consistent inflation-beating returns the JSE All Share Index ended 2008 a sobering 26% lower – 47% if you measure your wealth in dollar terms. A quick look at the cou

Confusing signals? Sanlam earnings down 86% despite satisfactory operating result

12 December 2008

Earlier this week Sanlam released a trading update for the 10 months to October 2008. In an attempt to remain upbeat the statement begins: “Notwithstanding the challenging financial market and economic conditions, the group achieved satisfactory operating

quick poll

Question

If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

Answer

2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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