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South Africans still under providing for retirement

3 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Figures show that there is still a lack of member engagement when it comes to pension funds.

SARS introduces new tax tools

2 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Users will be able to submit their tax returns via mobiles, smart phones and tablets.  

FPI hires new consumer advocate

29 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Radio host Paul Roelofse is the new consumer advocate for the Financial Planning Institute.

DA challenges ANC pension fund policy

28 June 2012 · Staff Writer

The DA calls for ANC to reject proposals that will prescribe investments for pension funds.

Brokers who fail to take regulatory exams will be debarred

25 June 2012 · Staff Writer

About 20% of financial advisors have yet to take the Financial Services Board’s exams.

Consumer spending slows amid Eurozone concerns

22 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Interest rates could be cut if global and local markets suffer further.

Driverless vehicles could impact insurance premiums

21 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Insurers could reduce their car insurance premiums if Google’s driverless car is introduced into SA.

LMS raises concern over medical costs

19 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Liberty Medical Scheme warns that the absence of tariff guidelines may be detrimental for consumers.

Home loan approvals increase by 50%

18 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Home loan approvals showed a year-on-year increase of 50% during May according Ooba.  

SA banks charge highest withdrawal fees

15 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Accenture survey shows consumers are paying R16.70 per transaction. 

Employment levels fall sharply

11 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Employment figures have fallen in all sectors said Adcorp this week.

Adcorp: Employment levels fall sharply

11 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Employment figures have fallen in all sectors said Adcorp this week.