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Life insurers hit by policy lapses

7 April 2008

Most South African insurance companies were concerned about the high rate of surrenders and lapses last year, an Old Mutual actuary said yesterday.

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Getting all Moody over South Africa

4 April 2008

Ratings agency Moody’s has given its view on SA’s economic outlook – it’s a shame the media can’t agree on what it means

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Legal Hurdle to splitting divorcee's pension

4 April 2008

Retirement fund administrators want greater clarity on how an amendment to the Pension Funds Act affects the separation of all divorcees' retirement assets.

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Have you got the right investment strategy?

4 April 2008

Short-term movements, investment objectives and when to take to the mountains until the storm has passed.

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How to buy a house

4 April 2008

If you're thinking of purchasing a property then follow this guide to the basics of property buying.

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Justmoney.co.za kickstarts sales of personal finance products online

4 April 2008

A new website designed to help people save money on their bank accounts, credit cards and mortgages, is set to change the way banks and financial services providers use the internet to sell personal finance products.

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Little man will ride it out

4 April 2008

With fears of an economic slowdown, South Africa's major banks are optimistic that small businesses will survive

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February credit growth slows to 20,79%

4 April 2008

Growth in demand for credit from South Africa's private sector slowed to 20,79% year-on-year in February, lower than expectations and easing pressure for an interest-rate hike next week.

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House prices fall as rates bite

4 April 2008

Median residential house prices fell by 5.2% in March, dropping from R580 000 in 2007 to R550 000 in 2008.

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Interest rates? Time to act!

4 April 2008

The spectre of another interest rate hike seems to have diminished and Trevor Manuel has trimmed taxes again, putting a bit more back in to our pockets. So panic over?

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Interest rate rises

4 April 2008

Another blow for borrowers as the prime interest rate rises.

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Half of SA adults 'unbanked'

4 April 2008

Despite great strides in low-cost banking, many people remain unbanked