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South Africa’s sporting legacy and economic scorecard

12 October 2015

Sport is a national obsession in South Africa, and many observers have noted that the international sporting boycott of South Africa in the 1970s and 1980s played a pivotal role in bringing apartheid to an end. For many people in South Africa, the symbol that the hated apartheid era was finally over was when newly installed president Nelson Mandela, wearing a Springbok jersey, handed the Rugby World Cup to the captain of the country’s winning team.

The value of obtaining the right financial advice

30 September 2015

In today’s fast-paced modern world, financial planning often falls to the bottom of the priority list as people try to juggle their work and life commitments. However, failing to plan effectively can have a significant impact on one’s overall financial health, both in the short and long term.

Disrupting the disruptors: why the time is now

30 September 2015

While insurers and brokers have successfully adapted to disruption in the past, the challenges facing the industry are far from over. More than two-fifths (41%) of delegates at the well-attended Innovation & Disruption Conference 2015 said that the world of insurance was "likely to be disrupted soon", while 36% believed the current "perfect disruptive conditions" left the industry "on the precipice of major change".

Manuel reminds private sector of its power

02 September 2015

The second annual i3 Summit, hosted by Sanlam Investments and Glacier by Sanlam, was held in Sandton recently. Speakers sought to answer the question, ‘are we facing a social, economic and legislative revolution?’ Trevor Manuel, with 20 years of Cabinet experience, shared his view on the most important investment challenges that SA and Africa currently faces – and offered a few solutions.

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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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