June 29, 2023
Sanlam and SANParks launch R10-million SMME support programme
The Sanlam Group and South African National Parks (SANParks) launched a R10-million programme to provide access to market, finance and business development support to SMMEs from communities surrounding South Africa’s major national parks.
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June 29, 2023
Ford’s US retrenchment plans a marker of the costly shift to EVs
Ford Motor Co. is planning to lay off “hundreds of salaried workers, primarily engineers, in the US” this week, according to Bloomberg. The report claims that the move comes as an effort to “lower costs” required to make the $50-billion transition to electric vehicles.
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June 29, 2023
Giesecke+Devrient welcomes EU Commission's draft law for the digital euro
The draft legislation from the EU Commission envisages the digital euro becoming a legal tender that complements cash and can be used in retail. In addition, it should be used online and offline and not be programmable.
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June 21, 2023
Transforming Threats into Opportunities in the Era of National Health Insurance
The proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) bill has rightly raised concerns among users of private medical services. With restrictions on funding from medical aids for services covered under the NHI, individuals may fear limited access to the care they desire.
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June 29, 2023
Unlocking the power of life cover for young people
While many young people understand the importance of insurance for a cell phone, car, or a home, there is often a tendency to neglect our most valuable asset - our lives.
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June 21, 2023
Old Mutual Claims Statistics Report reveals vital lessons for financial advisers
The 2022 Old Mutual Claims Statistics Report revealed a significant decrease in payouts for underwritten claims, especially life insurance, mainly due to the submergence of Covid-19.
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