Summer Adventure Ready: Check Your Medical Aid Plan!Â
Summer is the perfect season for new adventures and travel, but before you pack your bags, make sure your medical aid plan is up to the...
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Food for Thought
Marinus Lourens
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
Why investing in Long-Term Insurance is a smart financial move
Investment and life insurance is not often mentioned in the same sentence but, they should be. If we change our perception of what we...
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Anu Ananmalay
- Sep 2
- 4 min
LEGAL NOTE: SEPTEMBER 2024 – Impact of Accessing your Savings Component in the Two Pot Retirement System
The Two Pot Retirement System will be implemented with effect of 1 September 2024. 10% of the member’s Vested Component (member’s current...
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Karlé Botha
- Aug 19
- 1 min
Using long-term insurance to protect your risks
It is crucial to prioritize your health and well-being by ensuring you have adequate protection against the risks of illness or...
130
Anu Ananmalay
- Aug 1
- 3 min
LEGAL NOTE AUGUST 2024 – Joint Conduct Standard 2 0f 2024 ‘Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience’
In conjunction with the Prudential Authority (PA), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) on 16 May 2024, published Joint Standard...
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Morné Henn
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Protecting your business: Essential Short-Term Insurance for Entrepreneurs
Having short term commercial insurance is crucial in safeguarding your business from a variety of unexpected circumstances. We recognise...
150
Daniel Blommerus
- Jul 25
- 2 min
Safety First: Essential Tips for Responsible Done Operation
Operating drones in South Africa, whether for commercial or private use, comes with responsibilities to ensure safety and compliance with...
60
Marinus Lourens
- Jul 24
- 2 min
A Modern Approach to Estate Planning: Simplify, Secure, and Save
Are you looking for a modern approach to estate planning? An Estate Preservation Plan offers a fresh approach that makes securing your...
220
Kobus Herholdt
- Jul 19
- 1 min
Medical Aid for Chronic Conditions: Managing Your Health
Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic condition from a doctor or nurse can be shocking and surprising. The initial response is often denial,...
200
Anu Ananmalay
- Jul 8
- 3 min
LEGAL NOTE: JULY 2024 FSCA COMMUNICATION 21 OF 2024
On 5 August 2019, the FSCA published FSRA Conduct Standard 1 of 2019 (PFA) - Conditions for amalgamations and transfers in terms of...
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Anu Ananmalay
- Jun 5
- 8 min
LEGAL NOTE: JUNE 2024 (PART 2) - A FRAMEWORK FOR UNCLAIMED FINANCIAL ASSETS IN SOUTH AFRICA
In 2022, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) published the Discussion Paper on a Framework for Unclaimed Financial Assets in...
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Anu Ananmalay
- Jun 5
- 6 min
LEGAL NOTE: MAY 2024 (PART 1) – A FRAMEWORK FOR UNCLAIMED FINANCIAL ASSETS IN SOUTH AFRICA
In 2022, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) published the Discussion Paper on a Framework for Unclaimed Financial Assets in...
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Anu Ananmalay
- Apr 16
- 3 min
LEGAL NOTE | FSCA Interpretation Ruling 1 of 2024
This Interpretation Ruling was issued to provide clarity, consistency and certainty in the interpretation and application of section 37C...
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Dr. Roelof Botha
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Property market showing signs of recovery
Following a period of subdued activity, especially for the value of new home loans granted, South Africa’s property market may be on the...
210
Dr. Roelof Botha
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Gold price in record-breaking mood
March witnessed a relentless rise in the gold price, with the precious metal breaking new records on a regular basis to reach an all-time...
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Dr. Roelof Botha
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Inflation remains stubborn, but below 6%
February’s reading for the consumer price index (CPI) was disappointing, with the pace of retreat since mid-2023 having been halted. The...
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Anu Ananmalay
- Feb 26
- 2 min
National Budget Speech 2024
On 21 February 2024 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his budget speech, summarised on a high level, as follows: Retirement...
170
Dr. Roelof Botha
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Budget 2024/25 - Forex reserves to the rescue!
The 2024/25 national budget will mainly be remembered for its novel utilisation of a portion of South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange...
730
Dr. Roelof Botha
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Manufacturing sales hit new record in 2023
South Africa’s manufacturing sector ended 2023 on a high note, with the 4th quarter recording a sales figure of R876 billion,...
180
Dr. Roelof Botha
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Foreign direct investment in good nick
Over the 12 months ended September 2023, gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows on the South African balance of payments achieved...
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