Africa’s largest non-banking financial services group, Sanlam, has appointed Mariska Oosthuizen as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Oosthuizen’s appointment builds on the group’s already-strong female representation at an executive leadership level.

The fact that insurance fraud isn’t a victimless crime has been highlighted by the startling case of a 49-year-old woman in Mmabatho who was arrested a few weeks ago for the murder of family members, including her husband and three children, to cash out insurance policies.

Sanlam, the largest non-banking financial services group in Africa, has recently launched its cutting-edge fintech business cluster.

Fairbairn Consult, a leading financial advisory firm, and a member of the Old Mutual Group, recently launched its second Fairbairn Café at N1 City Mall to cater for the communities’ need for accessible, professional financial advisory services in a unique, relaxed setting.

With the holiday season upon us once again, most people are looking forward to their upcoming holidays, with international travel being on the top of the list for many. Given the logistics involved in an international trip, extensive planning and preparation is key to avoid any disappointments and excessive spending.

Michael Dodd, Senior Fund Analyst at Morningstar South Africa that summarises Morningstar’s latest research in the SA Income Fund landscape, to best understand the variety and complexity of SA income funds.