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Featured News Article : Making informed insurance decisions

Insurance is one of those things that people do not want to think about

No one likes the idea of loss or death and the potential problems associated with them.

Featured News Article : Best time to start retirement saving is today, says the South African Savings Institute

Only 3% of South Africans will be financial independent on retirement

You don't need a financial planning tool to tell you the best time to start saving for retirement - it's TODAY!


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Life industry reports a steady decline in surrender and lapse rates
Associations : Association for Savings and Investment South Africa
Many life companies have intensified their focus on writing quality business and on business retenti Full story ...
Top level strategists bring Savings Month to climax
Institutes : South African Savings Institute
Saving transforms lives and secures a family's future Full story ...
Protection of Personal Information Act
Institutes : Compliance Institute of South Africa
Harmony with other legislation essential Full story ...
ETFs offer an easy entry point into the stock market
Banks & Building Societies : Deutsche Bank Securities
A good way to start growing wealth, at low cost, and through a small monthly savings contribution Full story ...
Survey reveals interesting findings on proposed changes to Pension Funds Act
Actuaries & Consultants : Old Mutual Actuaries & Consultants
The time has definitely come to look more closely at the investment opportunities in Africa Full story ...
Five mistakes to avoid when saving for retirement
Risk Management : Alexander Forbes Risk & Insurance Services
See a financial adviser during your working life and get professional advice after retirement Full story ...
Absa continues to offer partnerships in agriculture
Banks & Building Societies : Absa Bank
Declining maize prices mainly due to a surplus on the market and a stronger rand Full story ... View documents from this organization
Medical scheme mergers under spotlight at BHF
Associations : Board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa
It will become vital to build healthcare products based on short or long term insurance licences Full story ... View documents from this organization
Inflation paves way for further rate cut
Asset Managers : Investec Asset Management
Here we go again! Full story ... View documents from this organization
FISA calls for probate system - discussions stalled
Institutes : Fiduciary Institute of South Africa
Much room for improvement of the estate administration process Full story ...
Handling the challenges of insurance replacements
Software, Solutions, Systems : Webcom IT Services and Solutions
Complicated one for insurers as product sourcing is not their core competency Full story ...
Mark Fish joins savings team to work on new skills for footballers
Institutes : South African Savings Institute
For long-term success our soccer players must work on a new skill-set - saving their money Full story ...
Insurers imposing stricter terms on brokers
Associations : Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa
Multiple risks for intermediaries operating in a tough economic environment Full story ...

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Mayor's killer sentenced to 21 years
A man was on Thursday sentenced to 21 years' imprisonment by the Bloemfontein High Court for killing Naledi municipal mayor Motlatsi Motloi.

Sun goes down on businessman at Sun City
A 44-year-old businessman was robbed of cash and clothes with an estimated value of about R140 000 while asleep at a guest house in Sun City.

Man charged after faking burglary
A 30-year-old man was arrested for perjury, after he fabricated and reported a robbery at his house

Free State pastor denied bail
An alleged fake pastor accused of conning various northern Free State congregations into lending him money before disappearing was denied bail by the Ventersburg Magistrate's Court

Dad wants answers on son's 'suicide'
The father of a man found dead in a killing field in Lenasia, where several bodies of women were discovered, is heartsore over the mystery surrounding his son's death.

Vuvuzela can't be patented - lawyer
According to lawyer Dale Verster, it's not legally possible to patent the vuvuzela.

Metro cop director calls Bees 'a monster'
Ancestors will be called on to haunt the alleged murderer of Johannes Mtshumane Mogale, executive director of policing Ndumiso Jaca said at the memorial service in Pretoria.

Man's arm wedged inside machine
A man was injured on Thursday when his arm was caught in a mechanical steel-drum wrapping machine at a factory on Langeberg Road in Durban

Special deal for Zim citizens to end
South Africa's Cabinet has approved a proposal to end the special dispensation for Zimbabwean nationals introduced in April 2009, government spokesman Themba Maseko said.

Parents call strike a tragedy
The National Association of Parents in School Governance has called the protracted public servants' strike at schools "a tragedy".

Sports News

Caster aiming for Commonwealth gold
World champion runner Caster Semenya says her main goal this season is to win the 800-metre gold medal at next month's Commonwealth Games in New Dehli.

No easy games for Bafana - Pienaar
There are no easy matches in international soccer any more and Bafana Bafana can expect a rough ride when they host unknown Niger, according to Bafana's vice-captain Steven Pienaar.

Vocal support for beleagured Pakistan team
A small but fiercely devoted coterie of Pakistan fans gave loud support to their team on a sun-drenched afternoon in the west of England.

Bees murder case 'hits Bulls negatively'
Blue Bulls captain Derick Kuun has admitted that the saga involving prop Bees Roux Roux has had a negative effect on the team's aspirations to defend their Absa Currie Cup title.

Lahm brushes off captaincy snub
Stand-in Germany captain Philipp Lahm on Thursday denied he had any problems with coach Joachim Loew's decision to retain Michael Ballack as permanent skipper for the Euro 2012 campaign.

Business News

Doctors call for resolution to public sector strike
The Doctors' Forum has called on the government and public service unions to end their strike.

Vuvuzela can't be patented - lawyer
It would not be legally possible to patent the vuvuzela.

Steel industry will be forced to comply - Davies
Government is intent on using policy tools to achieve competitive steel pricing to benefit downstream industries.

Strike cancels out World Cup benefits - SACCI
The public service strike is diminishing the gains made by South Africa in hosting a successful World Cup.

NPA denies SAA claim over forensic reports
The National Prosecuting Authority said it noted with concern claims that it had received forensic reports of financial wrongdoing at SAA under its former chief executive.






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