Just a few years ago, most people still thought that a last will and testament was only for the wealthy or elite. New research shows that ongoing consumer education is paying off as more and more ...

Professional indemnity insurance can be complex, but two critical aspects that every professional should understand are retroactive cover and claims-made policies.

Divorce can have a huge impact on investment and retirement outcomes. How much consideration should financial planners give to the risk of divorce during the financial planning process?

If you run a financial or risk advice business, you had better prepare for the flood of ‘how to conduct your business’ decrees that are promised under South Africa’s evolving principles-based ...

The South African banking sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in the first half of 2024, despite navigating a landscape fraught with challenges. Among the key players, ...

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is emerging as a key player in modern consumer financing, offering an alternative to traditional credit models and reshaping how people access and manage credit. Once ...

Mark Berrington, Head of Strategy and Insight at Hollard Life Solutions Many South Africans are vulnerable to the negative consequences of adverse life-changing events as they do not have life ...

Whilst the actual member was serving a prison sentence, a pension fund paid out a benefit of more than R800 000 to a syndicate that was involved in identity theft and unlawfully claiming benefits of ...

The first article (featured in the FAnews April edition) focused on South Africa’s retirement savings challenges, discussing the shortcomings of its pension system and the urgent need for reform. The ...

It’s early morning, your heart is pounding, and you are preparing for your first Two Oceans Marathon. Emotions may be all over the place, you may even be a bit sleep deprived, after a night of ...

Discussions with the National Treasury, SARS, FSCA, GEPF and the Government Pensions Administration Agency have indicated that the date proposed by the Minister of 1 September 2024 would be achievable ...

This article is the third in a five-part series examining Nigeria’s pension reform journey and its lessons for South Africa. The first article explored South Africa’s pension system challenges, while ...