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What’s happened to the days of enthusiastic consulting?
Leon Greyling, Director at ICTS Legal Services In the fast-evolving landscape of financial services, where digital threats loom larger than ever, one might expect consultants and...
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What happens when the nominated beneficiary predeceases the policyholder?
Lize de la Harpe, Senior Legal Advisor, Sanlam Corporate Introduction Life insurance policies commonly entitle the owner to nominate a beneficiary on condition that the nomination...
Navigating interest rate cycles: cash versus bonds
Paul Hutchinson, Sales Manager, Ninety One In the wake of the fastest interest rate hiking cycle in decades, there is a growing consensus that global rates have broadly peaked....
Future of digital currency in SA – will cash finally meet its match?
Roger Eskinazi, Managing Partner, Tickmill With cold hard cash still accounting for the majority of the total value of transactions, South Africa remains a predominantly cash-based...
Social media and job-hunting: the good, the bad and the savvy
Nkosinathi Mahlangu, Head of the Youth Employment Portfolio, Momentum Metropolitan When it comes to job hunting, social media can be a double-edged sword. For young people who...
Retirement report reveals heightened focus on goal setting
Bjorn Ladewig, Head of Business Development and Marketing, Just SA 60% of respondents say they set retirement goals, up from 40% in 2018 Retirement income specialist Just SA has...
Stability required from Government of National Unity
Marcus Rautenbach, Principal Investment Consultant, Simeka A voluntary Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed after South Africa’s general election in 2024. The political...
Schroders Global Market Outlook
Sebastian Mullins, Multi-Asset Fund Manager, Schroders Global markets rebounded in May after a shaky April. After a string of higher than expected inflation prints, the market was...
Sanlam claims stats reveal fascinating trends for women and youth
Petrie Marx, Product Actuary at Sanlam Risk and Savings, and Dr Marion Morkel, Sanlam’s Chief Medical Officer Sanlam, a leading financial services group, has released its claim...
How can gap cover add value for my clients and how do I help them choose the right policy?
Brian Harris, General Manager Operations, Turnberry Management Risk Solutions Having some form of medical cover is essential for anyone who wants to affordably access private...
More than 50% of South African youth don’t know how to build a financially stable future says 1Life Insurance survey
Siphelele Sokhela, Brand Manager, 1Life Insurance 1Life Insurance has launched the 2024 generational wealth youth survey, which confirms that youth in South Africa are far from...












