Conventional wisdom says that living expenses rise uniformly with inflation, so many financial plans are based simply on that. But analysing the spending patterns of retirees shows us that the data tells a different story.
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South African Healthcare criticism – further delay in Health Inquiry and release of IRR report There are currently three important considerations affecting the healthcare sector in South Africa: the National Health Insurance (NHI) […]
According to a Business Day article “the only thing that has saved consumers from a crippling increase in debt service costs is that interest rates are at their lowest level for almost 40 […]
With the Class of Business requirements that commenced on 1 August 2018 it is important to note that CoB can also be added to your training schedule if you: Wish to remain up to date […]
The FSCA has released the Exemption on Services under Supervision Consultation Paper. The Consultation Paper relates to the FSCA’s proposed withdrawal of the Notice on the Exemption of Services under Supervision in terms […]
GTC Medical Aid Survey 2018 (part 2) – How lack of understanding increases complaints and impacts rankings At a media roundtable releasing the GTC 2018 Medical Aid Survey (MAS) Jill Larkan, Head: Healthcare […]
GTC Medical Aid Survey 2018 – More choice in an increasingly complex landscape GTC, leading wealth and financial advisory firm, released the 2018 Medical Aid Survey recently. The survey compares local medical aid […]
The Board of Santam recently announced the appointment of Mr Vusumuzi (Vusi) Phillip Khanyile as its chairperson with effect from 1 July 2018. Mr Khanyile joined the Santam board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on […]
The FSCA has published the 2018 levy notice. Category I or IV FSP (a) A base amount of R3 373; and (2017: R3 182) (b) KI/Rep x R538 (2017: R508) Category I or IV […]
In the midst of the world cup soccer hype, Neymar memes and speculation on which team will be crowned as the winners of World Cup 2018, the role of soccer coaches sometimes fades […]
The FSCA as release the following FAIS Notices: FAIS notice 32 of 2018 – Compliance report for Category I with a CO ● Reporting date: Still 31 May 2018 ● Submission deadline: 15 […]
The Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA) announced the 2018 FIA Awards winners at a gala event held at the Sandton Convention Centre last week. PRODUCTS PRODUCT SUPPLIERS Employee benefits Sanlam Employee […]
The new Fit and Proper Determination requires that certain individuals are required to obtain a specified number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours between 1 June 2018 and 31 May 2019. The FPI has now also recognised […]
Voluntary retrenchment plan for public sector workers – Test for Default Pension Fund Regulations Legalbrief Today recently commented as follows on a Business Day article: Thousands of public sector workers over the age […]
The table below indicates who has to successfully complete the Regulatory Exams by 30 June 2018. Representatives’ DOFA RE 5 Deadline 30/06/2015 – 31/12/2015 30/06/2018 01/01/2016 – 29/06/2016 30/06/2018 30/06/2016 – 31/12/2016 30/06/2019 DOFA refers […]
The South African Insurance Association has compiled a list of questions and answers to provide guidance in respect of the impact of the change in VAT rate on short-term insurance transactions. Note from […]
If there was ever any doubt about just how serious the world is about money laundering and related crimes, this was dispelled by the recent example of Australia’s Commonwealth Bank agreeing to a […]
