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Consumer spending slows amid Eurozone concerns
Interest rates could be cut if global and local markets suffer further.
Driverless vehicles could impact insurance premiums
Insurers could reduce their car insurance premiums if Google’s driverless car is introduced into SA.
LMS raises concern over medical costs
Liberty Medical Scheme warns that the absence of tariff guidelines may be detrimental for consumers.
Home loan approvals increase by 50%
Home loan approvals showed a year-on-year increase of 50% during May according Ooba.
SA banks charge highest withdrawal fees
Accenture survey shows consumers are paying R16.70 per transaction.
Employment levels fall sharply
Employment figures have fallen in all sectors said Adcorp this week.
Adcorp: Employment levels fall sharply
Employment figures have fallen in all sectors said Adcorp this week.
Firms must inform creditors by post
Constitutional Court: Consumers have the right to contest debt judgments.
Poor maintenance may result in motor claim repudiation
Insurers could reject motor accident claims if proper safety precautions aren’t taken.
Facebook shares drop to $26
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
Drivers that have had their licences suspended could face having their insurance claim repudiated.
Santam set to modify car insurance premiums
Santam has pledged to adjust its systems to automatically take depreciation of vehicles into account.