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Learning from the short-term insurance ombudsman

Learning from the short-term insurance ombudsman

30 March 2007

The Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (Ombud) released their 2006 annual report at a lunch held at the Johannesburg Country Club on Tuesday, 27 March 2007. New developments in the 2006 year included recognition of the Ombud in terms of the Financial Serv

Savings take a back seat in the current credit boom

Savings take a back seat in the current credit boom

23 March 2007

South Africa relies heavily on imports for capital goods and equipment. For too long now, the economy has suffered from a typical Africa malaise, being that we simply export our raw material for offshore manufacture. What pro-active steps should South Afr

Does the National Credit Bill do the trick?

Does the National Credit Bill do the trick?

16 March 2007

From 1 June 2007, all compliance sections of the National Credit Act will be in force, replacing the countrys existing legislation on credit agreements. This is the final stage in the phased introduction of the new legislation which began when the Act was

Gold, silver and bronze in the social services race

Gold, silver and bronze in the social services race

09 March 2007

There are going to be plenty of changes in the retirement savings industry as South Africa moves toward implementing a social security tax in coming years. If everything goes to plan, individual employees will notice a new deduction on their salary slips

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Government should take note of global medical insurance trends

Government should take note of global medical insurance trends

02 March 2007
Should the life industry welcome social tax reforms?

Should the life industry welcome social tax reforms?

23 February 2007
Fidentia chair finally speaks out

Fidentia chair finally speaks out

16 February 2007
Ignore this type of broker bashing

Ignore this type of broker bashing

09 February 2007
Plenty of puff left in this bull

Plenty of puff left in this bull

02 February 2007
Skills shortages will plague the financial services sector

Skills shortages will plague the financial services sector

26 January 2007
Some thoughts on the ACIs December 2006 results

Some thoughts on the ACIs December 2006 results

19 January 2007
Some clarity

Some clarity

07 November 2006