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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.

Firms must inform creditors by post

11 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Constitutional Court: Consumers have the right to contest debt judgments.

Poor maintenance may result in motor claim repudiation

11 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Insurers could reject motor accident claims if proper safety precautions aren’t taken.

Facebook shares drop to $26

7 June 2012 · Staff Writer

This week Facebook’s shares plunged to a record low to $26.80 (R222.7) since it began trading at $38 (R314).

Suspended drivers could face insurance claim rejections

29 May 2012 · Staff Writer

Drivers that have had their licences suspended could face having their insurance claim repudiated.

Santam set to modify car insurance premiums

28 May 2012 · Staff Writer

Santam has pledged to adjust its systems to automatically take depreciation of vehicles into account.

Questions to ask your debt counsellor

28 May 2012 · Staff Writer

When you are in over your head in debt it's important to hire the right debt counsellor. Here are nine questions to direct at them.