Articles by Staff Writer

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.

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.

Consumer spending slows amid Eurozone concerns

22 June 2012 · Staff Writer

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

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.

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).

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.

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.