http://www.itinews.co.zaThe complete South African Financial Services News and Information PortalCopyright (C) 2006editor@itinews.co.zawebmaster@itinews.co.zaenITINews RSS Generatorhttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=3&companyid=22707&itemid=D4B9C689-0578-495B-88FD-032633E7D8C4Asset allocation funds have become immensely popular with investors - The local Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry grew its total assets under management by R69-billion to R996-billion in 2011, narrowly missing the R1-trillion mark.editor@itinews.co.za (Lucienne Fild )Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=3&companyid=22518&itemid=104F8371-7EF7-4FA4-A015-0F99485715E4Ignoring the problem will not make it go away - Enquiries for assistance with debt by South African consumers has already tripled in the beginning of 2012 compared with the same period last year, according to debt-counselling business Debt Busters.editor@itinews.co.za (Evan Gilbert )Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=3&companyid=22518&itemid=521C9B20-DB71-488F-99BD-28A04DF2E2C2May prove too expensive for lower income earners to afford - Government's proposed overhaul of South Africa's current retirement funding model is a positive step given the alarming lack of retirement savings among the majority of South Africans.editor@itinews.co.za (Evan Gilbert )Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=3&companyid=22707&itemid=D0234ADA-3800-434B-84C6-93363936C992Many talented young people have to forego further education - The Fundisa unit trust fund, an initiative aimed at encouraging low income South Africans to save for their children's higher education, will be distributing a total annual bonus payment of R4.8-million to investors this month.editor@itinews.co.za (Lucienne Fild )Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=3&companyid=22518&itemid=6F2DB83D-552E-4D50-A76C-C54F56840B1DAny product offering an out of the ordinary return should be looked at carefully - With tough economic times facing most South Africans, many are trying to find an affordable investment product that will guarantee them a high return, but if they haven't done their homework they could be heading for financial ruin by falling prey to a bogus investment opportunity.editor@itinews.co.za (Evan Gilbert )Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=3&companyid=22707&itemid=B6E9CA8B-536B-4674-B379-0C408A7C1E0DStrict measures are in place to secure confidential handling and storage of the data - South Africans required to test for HIV when applying for life cover will be able to opt for telephonic post-test counselling as from next year.editor@itinews.co.za (Lucienne Fild )Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=3&companyid=22707&itemid=3270E0FD-3FA8-45AB-906B-34D5CC155B2CYou are likely to face revolt when you start drastically cutting costs in your household - You are secretly commiserating with Greece, Italy, Spain and Ireland, because your family finances are not looking much better. editor@itinews.co.za (Lucienne Fild )Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=3&companyid=22707&itemid=C71FE4A6-76F1-41AF-8471-2604EC1F132BRor every Rand earned in South Africa, almost 77 cents go towards repaying debt - It has been a tough financial year for the majority of South Africans and for some there will be an annual bonus to bring some relief.editor@itinews.co.za (Lucienne Fild )Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=3&companyid=22518&itemid=E19C9A85-DD33-49BD-90B8-12C37B0672BFAll FIA members are able to align their business fully with the new compliance legislation - South Africans who use the services of an intermediary when purchasing financial services products now have added protection with the launch of the Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa's (FIA) new Code of Conduct, which ensures that all of its members comply with both current and forthcoming legislation.editor@itinews.co.za (Evan Gilbert )Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=3&companyid=17&itemid=A87C9AC4-E3E3-48D5-A031-7ABF94F5DE52Top achievers of homegrown actuarial qualification - The Actuarial Society of South Africa last night bestowed its most prestigious honour, the Murray Medal, on South African actuary Desmond Smith for his outstanding service to the Society and the actuarial profession.editor@itinews.co.za (Lucienne Fild)Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT