November 2, 2023

South Africa's Fiscal Challenges Highlighted in MTBPS

In short, it seems the mining company tax windfall of yesteryear was but a flash in the pan for our fiscal woes, and the more familiar anaemic-growth-and-much-needed-fiscal-austerity narrative, is in play.
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November 2, 2023

Minister buys more time as markets respond positively to the MTBPS

The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) shows that National Treasury is doing its best to hold the line against rising political pressure to increase spending.
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November 23, 2023

MasterClass addresses financial service providers’ top concerns

Market uncertainty and compliance obligations are two major challenges that financial service providers (FSPs) face, said Masthead Regional Manager in Johannesburg Ryno Volschenk. He was addressing independent financial advisors (IFAs) at a Masthead MasterClass held at Auto and General Park, Midrand
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November 2, 2023

Hollard Life Solutions amplifies its specialised risk insurance offering with wellness coaching

Hollard Life Solutions is reinforcing its strategy in the underwritten segment as a specialised risk insurer. This strategy focuses on providing specialised risk insurance premised on three main areas: business assurance, specialised product and underwriting, and wellness coaching.
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October 27, 2023

Assupol launches Incub8 with Assupol

Assupol launches Incub8 with Assupol, a groundbreaking business designed to transform and empower emerging and established businesses in the financial services sector, enabling them to have a macro impact in the insurance industry.
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October 26, 2023

Extended deadline for Two-Pot Retirement System unfortunate but necessary

The decision by the National Treasury to delay the implementation date for the Two-Pot Retirement System from 2024 to 2025 will allow enough time for legislation to be finalised, rule amendments to be processed, and member engagement to be effected, according to Old Mutual.
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