The deterioration in Sizwe Hosmed’s reserves is attributed to ‘benefit under-pricing and historically unreliable budgetary and forecasting processes’.
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Reshaping the financial services industry by “removing market inefficiencies” sounds suspiciously like trying to eradicate human error. This raises the very serious question about the function of the financial advisor in the future. […]
In a recent LegalBrief post Pam Saxby of Legalbrief Policy Watch shares that the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) requires comment on the latest draft (PCC 107) public compliance communication – regarding the use […]
In a recent LegalBrief post Pam Saxby of Legalbrief Policy Watch shares that the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) requires comment on the latest draft (PCC 107) public compliance communication – regarding the use […]
In an effort to assist complainants who are unsure where to lodge an insurance complaint, a new gateway has been launched. The introduction of the additional point of entry for complaints relating to […]
In an effort to assist complainants who are unsure where to lodge an insurance complaint, a new gateway has been launched. The introduction of the additional point of entry for complaints relating to […]
The latest Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) report highlights that increasing cyber threats present a material obstacle to the progress possible through technological advancements. According to Danny Myburgh, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ […]
A number of new scams, spoofing communication that appears to be from various institutions, have been doing the rounds. In a recent FSCA media release, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the […]
The 24th edition of the Raging Bull Awards took place last week in Cape Town at the International Convention Centre. The annual ceremony celebrates the top performers across a range of sectors and […]
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has just published its quarterly report for the period ended 30 September 2019. Tasked with monitoring the financial performance and soundness of medical schemes, the CMS publishes comparative figures […]
South African households’ real net wealth declined by a staggering R237 billion in the third quarter of 2019, according to the Momentum/UNISA Household Net Wealth Index. In a CNBC Africa interview, Johann van Tonder, […]
Influencer marketing refers to the promotion of goods and services by individuals who have influence or power to affect the buying decisions of potential customers. A recent American study has recently found that […]
“2020 looks set to be an epic fight for survival as numerous socio-economic factors come into play that will further challenge businesses and their ability to achieve greater levels of customer satisfaction in […]
In a recent blog post, Van der Spuy & Partners, a local law firm, advises readers to make sure that they have their will carefully reviewed by an attorney when they are divorced […]
The Financial Intermediaries Association (FIA) also responded to the announcement of the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) prohibiting South African medical aids from offering Low-Cost Benefit Options (LCBO) to low-income market segments. The […]
“Consequential loss” has always been a grey area in the short-term insurance industry. The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) defines “consequential loss” as “a loss not directly caused by the insured event, but […]
“Consequential loss” has always been a grey area in the short-term insurance industry. The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) defines “consequential loss” as “a loss not directly caused by the insured event, but […]
