POSTPONEMENT NOTICE: SAIA BREAKFAST SESSION 2020Published: Mon, 16 Mar 20 Following the national disaster declaration made by the President of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, on 15 March 2020 around the spread of the coronavirus, the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has decided to postpone the SAIA Breakfast Session which was to be held on 19 March to a later date in May 2020 ...
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Allianz: 5 sustainability trends to watch for companiesPublished: Thu, 12 Mar 20 Companies can potentially face reputational damage or legal liabilities if they fail to appropriately manage environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s ESG team identified key trends to watch: climate change, water management, preserving biodiversity degradation ...
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CORONAVIRUS Q&A: KNOW YOUR EMPLOYMENT RIGHTSPublished: Wed, 11 Mar 20 Aadil Patel, National Head of the Employment practice and Anli Bezuidenhout, Senior Associate in the Employment practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
The COVID – 19 (or "Coronavirus") is spreading. In this alert, we answer some of the most pressing questions that have been asked over ...
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BUDGET 2020: THE RIGHT INTENT, BUT THE CHALLENGE REMAINS DAUNTINGPublished: Thu, 27 Feb 20 BY ARTHUR KAMP, CHIEF ECONOMIST AT SANLAM INVESTMENTS
Budget 2020 is the best we could have hoped for in difficult circumstances. In essence, it aims to constrain consumption spending relative to capital expenditure, while recognising that persistent tax increases are counter-productive and constrain growth. Budget ...
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Hard choices for Budget 2020Published: Mon, 17 Feb 20 Citadel Portfolio Manager Mike van der Westhuizen believes a strong Budget will come down to simple action and hard choices taken now for the long-term benefit of the country.
17 February 2020: “The main thing to look at, given that the Moody’s is watching closely, is the need to rein in the ...
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Coronavirus and its effects on international trade and insurancePublished: Thu, 13 Feb 20 The deadly novel coronavirus outbreak (2019-CoV) has resulted in passenger and cargo ships being quarantined around the world, partial and complete travel bans to parts of China and shipping and airlines being unable or unwilling to deliver cargo to the contractual destination.
Malcolm Hartwell, head of ...
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Cyber attackers’ home in on South African businessesPublished: Mon, 27 Jan 20 Ransomware industry flourishes in SA while business are largely unprepared for the business interruption and financial fallout of a breach
In a recent Carte Blanche episode, the investigative news programme revealed that South Africa had faced a number of major cyberattacks during 2019 – one of ...
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Financially independent parents on the wish list this festive seasonPublished: Fri, 06 Dec 19 It’s the time of year again where South Africans nationwide swap work check lists for personal wish lists and the search for gifts becomes all-consuming. The festive season also presents a timely opportunity for pre-retirees and retirees to consider a more pragmatic approach to gift giving; namely to identify ...
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Protecting your Identity this Holiday SeasonPublished: Wed, 04 Dec 19 The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) encourages consumers to consider taking extra care in protecting their identity this festive season. Criminal activity tends to increase considerably over the holiday season. It is also often a time for criminals to take advantage of consumers through several cybercriminal ...
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What is the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?Published: Mon, 02 Dec 19
Cyber Monday originated in the US and is a marketing term used for the Monday after Thanksgiving. It was created by retailers to encourage people to shop online. The term was coined by Ellen Davis of the National Retail Federation and Scott Silverman, and has actually been around ...
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Why looking for a catalyst is not always helpfulPublished: Wed, 23 Oct 19 Anet Ahern, CEO, PSG Asset Management
As any parent of young children will attest, the need to know “why” and “when” is a natural human tendency. It is also the mainstay of daily market commentary and investment articles. Human beings believe that if we know why something happened, ...
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Where technology meets real people – the trustees’ dilemmaPublished: Mon, 14 Oct 19 Retirement funds’ topmost purpose and intention is to ensure that their members’ needs are met during retirement. This is akin to summiting Mount Everest, the world’s highest and toughest peak. Given the ever-changing nature of the workforce, fund consultants must find innovate ways to offer fund ...
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Longevity in estate planningPublished: Tue, 08 Oct 19 Willie Fourie, Head of Estate and Trust advisory services at PSG Wealth
We often think of longevity when it comes to financial planning, but there is also something to be said for considering the longevity of your estate planning. A distinguishing feature of robust estate planning is that the structures and the ...
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Short-term insurance savvy goes the distancePublished: Wed, 11 Sep 19 Short-term insurance savvy goes the distance
In the spirit of Spring, here are some top tips for women to follow to refresh their short-term insurance cover, while staying both cost-effective and safe. Relook luxury and upgrade your outlook
It can be very expensive to specify items like cell phones, notebooks, ...
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