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- Cultivating Growth Through Commitment to SME Empowerment and Intra-Africa TradeIf Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the growth engine of the African economy, what is the appropriate mix of financial and non-financial support that needs to be extended to help the sector thrive? Read more »
- Bridging the GAP within financial planningMomentum Wealth has introduced an innovative tool, the Income Illustrator, empowering financial advisers to optimise retirement income strategies for their clients. With a focus on blending certainty and flexibility for people, this innovative solution aims to reimagine retirement planning in South Africa. Read more »
- PFA: Spouse fails to prove she was financially dependent on estranged husbandThe Pension Funds Adjudicator has dismissed a complaint by the estranged spouse of a deceased to claim a larger amount than the 1,43% that she was allocated of a total benefit of more than R1,7 million. Read more »
- National Savings month: Mastering compound interest: everyone’s financial superpowerAs we enter the final week of National Savings Month, it's an opportune time to highlight the power of compound interest, a cornerstone of long-term financial growth. Warren Buffett famously described compound interest as the "eighth wonder of the world." His wealth, largely accumulated after his 50th birthday, underscores the… Read more »
- Why does ‘being ethical’ matter?As much as qualitative research is the bedrock on which most of us form opinions, there’s no denying the impact of what we can safely call ‘the University of Google.’ How often do we quickly jump into the search engine to define concepts? When you type ‘what does it mean… Read more »
- The real cost of insurance fraud: how it happens, how it’s detected and why honesty is – quite literally – the best policyThe long-term insurance industry plays a critical role in the financial services ecosystem, providing people with the peace of the mind and assurances that their financial futures are protected against life’s uncertainties. However, the integrity of this vital sector is increasingly under threat due to fraud. This can jeopardise the… Read more »
- Why two-pot is the best thing since sliced breadPieter Albertyn, Head of Product Solutions at Momentum, contemplates the new retirement system. Read more »
- Out with the old and in with the new: Looking back on 23 years of Service to South African ConsumersReporting on the 2023 Annual Report (see full copy on link below) for the Ombudsman of Banking Services (OBS), former Banking Ombudsman Reana Steyn, reflected on the past 23 years of the office’s existence. Read more »
- What your will, your doctor, and your financial adviser have in commonWhen discussing the value of the financial profession, financial advisers are often compared to medical doctors and are sometimes even called ‘financial doctors’. Read more »
- Millennials will drive the growth of insurance in AfricaThe insurance industry in Africa is undergoing significant transformation, marked by evolving consumer needs, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. Among the most influential demographic groups driving this change is the Millennials generation, born between 1982 and 1994. Read more »
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