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September 16, 2025
Mr Aaron Roup wins the 2025 FISA Chairperson’s Award
At the 15th Annual FISA Conference, Aaron Roup received the FISA Chairperson’s Award for his 27-year dedication to the fiduciary profession. His pivotal role in operationalising FISA, extensive networks, and unwavering commitment have left a lasting impact on the industry.
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September 16, 2025
National Treasury’s vicious crackdown on CIS tax avoidance
National Treasury’s draft 2025 Taxation Laws Amendment Bill proposes significant changes for Collective Investment Schemes, removing key tax-neutral treatments and introducing paragraph 82A. Webber Wentzel experts outline potential anomalies, risks of double taxation, and the critical need for investor awareness and planning.
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September 16, 2025
When the world shifts, the rand reacts
Citadel Global forex expert Bianca Botes addresses the market volatility faced by South African investors and its impact on the rand and offers insights to investors on how they can find opportunity amid adversity.
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September 16, 2025
Behind the headlines
Despite South Africa’s political and economic challenges, local equities and bonds are delivering solid returns. Structural reforms, private-sector investment, and attractive valuations suggest a positive long-term outlook, highlighting why investors should look beyond headlines and focus on fundamentals and diversification.
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September 16, 2025
King Price is making insurance great again
King Price’s bold new campaign, “Make insurance great again,” uses satire to spotlight its serious promise: putting relationships, simplicity, and service back at the heart of insurance, delivering real human connection, 24/7 support, and proudly South African disruption.
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September 16, 2025
Offshore trusts are essential for wealthy South Africans returning home
For high-net-worth South Africans returning home, offshore trusts offer a strategic way to protect global assets, optimise tax efficiency, and secure succession planning. Sovereign South Africa’s Ralph Wichtmann stresses that structures must be established before regaining tax residency to preserve wealth effectively.
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September 16, 2025
Walter Voigts-von Forster to lead Munich Re Africa Branch
Munich Re has appointed Walter Voigts-von Forster as CEO of its Africa Branch from February 2026, succeeding retiring CEO Nico Conradie. With deep expertise and market familiarity, Voigts-von Forster will drive Munich Re’s long-term commitment to innovative reinsurance solutions across Africa.
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September 12, 2025
Hollard Botswana’s Karabo funeral plan recognised for advancing financial inclusion
Hollard Life Botswana’s Karabo Funeral Plan has won a 2025 Tokio Marine Group Award for advancing financial inclusion. By leveraging mobile money and removing banking barriers, the plan expands access to affordable insurance for underserved communities across Botswana.
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September 12, 2025
Protect your legacy with a valid will
With more than 70% of working South Africans lacking a valid will, Allan Gray’s Tyler du Plessis stresses the importance of estate planning to protect loved ones, minimise disputes, appoint guardians, and ensure assets are distributed according to your wishes.
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September 12, 2025
Can you afford to stall on a will
As National Wills Week approaches, Marnus Mostert of Consult by Momentum urges South Africans to stop delaying estate planning. A valid will, paired with sound financial and insurance strategies, safeguards families from unnecessary costs, disputes, and financial insecurity after death.
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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.
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