
Financial pressure shapes South Africans’ views on two-pot options
Survey finds that 57% are comfortable with having access to their savings, while 29% are concerned about the impact on their long-term savings.
A survey shows that only 8% of consumers lodged complaints with financial institutions between 2021 and 2023. Does this figure reflect genuine satisfaction or signal barriers in the complaint process?
Survey finds that 57% are comfortable with having access to their savings, while 29% are concerned about the impact on their long-term savings.
Applicants must fully disclose all relevant information during underwriting, even if it was divulged in past applications.
The ruling underscores that disputes over unapproved disability claims underwritten by insurers through employer-held policies must be addressed with employers and insurers.
Profit from operations increased by 13% despite higher operating expenses attributed in part to implementing the two-pot system.
Recognising the three key traits – prudence, anxiety, and prestige – can help individuals manage their spending habits and avoid financial stress
Exceeding the R1m threshold without registering could have serious consequences for businesses. SARS is stepping up enforcement, with a wave of cases landing in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.
The company says 32% of its membership base have submitted claims with a value of about R6.5 billion.
The bank’s Financial Stability Review also flags the growing financial distress among households and SMMEs and the vulnerabilities in the commercial real estate sector.
The report highlights patterns, red flags, and practical steps to avoid holiday rental and travel scams.
Aon’s 2025 Global Medical Trend Rates Report points to a concerning widening gap between medical inflation and general inflation.
A UCT-led study finds that nearly one-third of Grade 12 learners regularly engage in vaping.
Credit providers must quantify their reasonable enforcement costs promptly to allow for an agreement to be reinstated.
Santam will pay Sanlam Life R925 million to buy 60% of the A1 ordinary shares in NMS Insurance Services.
From 1 December, the NCC’s contact centre hotline will be zero-rated for three months to help consumers report fake or expired foodstuffs.
The FSCA, National Treasury, and the Pension Funds Adjudicator tell MPs what they are doing to address the non-payment of retirement fund contributions. Regulatory interventions other than COFI may be in the offing.
The FSCA is evaluating whether administration fees are reasonable. If it believes they are not, it will explore whether it is necessary to cap or regulate fees.
Mareo Nel resumed unauthorised forex trading despite signing an enforceable undertaking in 2021.
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