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November 20, 2024
Living annuity drawdown rate average lowest in five years at 6.6%
The 2023 living annuity statistics, released today by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA), show that South African retirees had R682.2 billion of their retirement savings invested in 535 509 living annuities at the end of 2023.
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November 20, 2024
CIS investor confidence recovers in quarter three, reversing second quarter net outflows
Investor confidence rebounded in Q3 2024, driving net inflows of R42.3 billion into South Africa's Collective Investment Schemes industry. Assets under management grew 4.3% to R3.80 trillion, supported by improved sentiment, favorable reforms, and strong equity performance despite investor caution.
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November 19, 2024
Residential property transactions need a helping hand
Estate Agents welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates by 25-basis points recently, but they hope it is the first step of many which will help push the market to recovery.
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November 19, 2024
Five effective strategies to ease employee anxiety during leadership changes
Our brains are programmed to recognise patterns. If we’ve tried an approach that worked before, we will likely do it again. Change, especially in leadership, can be disruptive for a business as it may bring new perspectives, strategies and cultures, which can create some insecurity about the future for some employees.
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November 19, 2024
How to create lasting wealth that spans generations
Haydn Johns, Head of PSG Life and PSG Invest, PSG Wealth, explores creating intergenerational wealth through strategic financial planning. From asset allocation to estate planning, he highlights key steps and considerations to ensure lasting wealth for generations to come.
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November 19, 2024
The case for a bold rate cut in South Africa's monetary policy
Johann Els, Chief Economist at Old Mutual Group, predicts that headline inflation, which stood at 3.8% in September, will drop sharply to around 3% and could potentially dip further to 2.9% or even 2.8%. This anticipated decrease represents a significant turning point, potentially marking the lowest inflation rate observed in the current cycle.
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November 19, 2024
Fintech develops Whatsapp-powered bank card for those who can't access conventional banking
In collaboration with Access Bank and Pick n Pay, the Mama Money Card aims to overcome the challenges faced by millions in the country where there are barriers to conventional banking services.
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November 19, 2024
The real cost of insurance fraud
Luke Nel, Head of Protection Solutions at Metropolitan, unpacks the impact of fraud on the insurance industry. Highlighting common tactics and prevention strategies, he emphasises the importance of honesty to ensure fair, effective coverage and protect against rising costs.
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November 19, 2024
The Trump Questions
Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth, reflects on the global and local economic impacts of the recent US election. He highlights key uncertainties, potential policy shifts, and their implications for South African markets, emphasising the importance of patience, diversification, and a focus on economic fundamentals in the coming years.
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November 19, 2024
Bryte Travel Index 2024
Bryte Insurance's 2024 Travel Trends Index explores South Africans' evolving travel habits, highlighting tech-driven convenience, eco-conscious adventures, and blended work-leisure trips. It emphasises the importance of comprehensive travel insurance amid rising risks, from medical emergencies to high-risk destination claims.
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Technology has become indispensable in the digital age. As for the insurance and financial industries, if you had the privilege, or foresight, to attend COVER's TechFest2023, you would have heard from the various presenters how crucial innovation on the back of technology has become for survival and a sustainable competitive strategy.

In this e-book we feature a comprehensive overview of all the presentations and round table discussions. The videos of the sessions, for the full experience, can be viewed on our website.

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