People’s expenses change in retirement. Shouldn’t their income too?

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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SA drivers love their cars

A national client survey by Santam revealed interesting and surprising attitudes of drivers towards their vehicles, including emotional attachment and feelings of despondency if dispossessed of their much-loved cars. 64% “very or extremely […]

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Santam makes TCF decision

An Operational Circular titled “Settlement of claims on damaged or stolen vehicle tyres and shock absorbers/springs”, issued on 24 January 2017, provides a good example of Treating Customers Fairly in action. Commercial and Personal lines […]

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Dekking vir volle finansieringsbedrag

Die FAIS Ombud het onlangs bevind dat ‘n makelaar aanspreeklik gehou moet vir die verlies van ‘n kliënt wat betref die verskil tussen die versekerde bedrag en die uitstaande skuld aan die bank. […]

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