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What’s inside… FAnews Magazine November 2024

08 November 2024

As I write this final editorial for the year, I find myself reflecting on the year that has passed. Summing it up, I believe there is a sense of optimism compared to last year. We’re seeing positive economic signs, real steps to lift South Africa from the grey list, and, thankfully, no load-shedding schedules dictating our days. Yet, we cannot ignore other pressing challenges: the escalating water crisis due to neglected infrastructure, climate change, crime, and high unemployment rates. These issues are real and often overshadow the progress we’re making. There is still much to be done.

What’s inside… FAnews Magazine October 2024

09 October 2024

It’s a reality… the “silly season” is fast approaching. This time of year is always filled with excitement. Industry representatives are already marking their calendars for the annual gala dinners and year-end events. Diaries are filling up, and you start hearing that familiar phrase: “The year is over.” I’m not quite ready for that yet.

Is it just me, or does this 25 basis point cut feels like a slap in the face?

20 September 2024

After much dithering, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) finally kicked-off South Africa’s interest rate cutting cycle, on 19 September 2024. It was a bit of a non-event , offering a mere 25 basis points of relief to consumers who have had to stomach multiple interest rate hikes since November 2021. To offer a tongue-in-cheek ‘mixed and flipped’ metaphor: This cut was a bit like ordinary consumers creeping 25 basis points forward; but only after having been forced to stagger 475 basis points backwards.

What’s inside… FAnews Magazine August 2024

16 August 2024

The Two-Pot Retirement System will officially be implemented on September 1, 2024. We have posted a substantial amount of content on this topic, including releases, interviews, and a webinar. Although many questions remain, you will most certainly find answers to most of them on our website and on the websites of all the role players. Content, documents, calculators, and videos are available, and having the necessary conversations with your clients is key.

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If you drop the policymaking ball, the courts will decide for you

26 July 2024

Addressing consumer trust in financial services and elsewhere

14 July 2024

What’s Inside… FAnews Magazine June 2024

11 June 2024

National Elections 2024. The more things change, the more they stay the same

02 June 2024

Electricity and healthcare: lessons entering and exiting SA’s dual crises

18 May 2024

What’s inside… FAnews Magazine April 2024

08 April 2024

Millions here, millions there as Steinhoff saga goes other-worldly

22 March 2024

Is this a $1.3 trillion Ponzi scheme, or are bitcoin investors finally moon-bound?

08 March 2024

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