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 | Developing customer-facing mobile applications remains the third most important technology priority for insurers. Read more >>
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 | Developing customer-facing mobile applications remains the third most important technology priority for insurers. Rhys Collins, Head of African Operations for SSP, says in Africa this would be second or first... Read more >>
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 | Issued by Hollard Insurance Hollard Life Zambia has partnered with MTN Zambia to bring an innovative new insurance product to the Zambian market, building on both groups' reputations for customer-focused innovation. Read more >>
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 | Cobus van Zyl I have been part of the 'banked' segment of civilization since I was five years old. I have tried it all, from savings to home-loans, vehicle finance to credit card... Read more >>
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 | Using cellphones to make purchases at markets, restaurants and convenience stores is growing in popularity, particularly through SnapScan. Read more >>
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 | FNB has announced the introduction of a new service which will enables qualifying FNB customers in South Africa to send money to residents in Mozambique instantly, through its Cellphone and Online Banking channels. Read more >>
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 | Analysts expect at least 90% of the jobs to be created by 2030 as outlined in the National Development Plan will come from small and medium-size enterprises. Read more >>
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 | Evan Pickworth The JSE said it is investigating trading activity in pharmaceutical stock Aspen, which took place ahead of last week's investor conference call and led to a major dip in the share price. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Bankmed How does a medical scheme that has just celebrated its 100th birthday continually remain relevant to its members? By using the past to predict, plan and strategise for the future. Read more >>
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 | Absa has announced the launch of the Payment Pebble, a small plug-in device that turns most smartphones completely into mobile card machines. Read more >>
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 | Peter Hewitt, founder of Efficient Advise, has been named the 2014 Financial Planner of the Year by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI). Read more >>
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 | Issued by Bankmed Bankmed, the closed medical scheme that services the banking sector, has achieved a significant milestone in the South African market - the celebration of 100 years of looking to their members' health. Read more >>
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 | Carol Paton South African asset managers are turning to infrastructure investments as pension funds at last develop an appetite for funding public infrastructure. Read more >>
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 | Financial services provider PPS has launched a competition that will enable four South African university students to address local challenges at the One Young World Summit 2014 to take place in Dublin, Ireland from 15 to 18 October. Read more >>
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 | Evan Pickworth The curator of the embattled financial services business Fidentia, Dines Gihwala unexpectedly quit at a time when Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown still faces the prospect of a heavier sentence in a pending appeal by the National Prosecuting Authority. Read more >>
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 | South African bond originator, ooba has released their monthly 'oobarometer' that details the trends and average bond statistics for the month of May. Read more >>
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 | Sanlam has announced the restructuring of its external brand architecture to help create one strong Sanlam identity and to simplify the group's offering for advisors, clients and prospective clients. Read more >>
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 | Graham Turnbull This is the second in a series of Q&As aimed at providing guidance to you in your personal finance issues. Read more >>
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 | Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business In the wake of SA's credit downgrading, former Harvard professor, Stephen Petersen, will be sharing best practice on public finance management at Africa's top business school this November. Read more >>
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 | Evan Pickworth The Treasury published its 2014 budget update on retirement reforms on 14 March but the deadline for the first two policy documents has been missed‚ as a rigorous consultation phase within the industry continues. Read more >>
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 | Nick Hedley Global hotel chain Marriott International - which has entered the South African market via a buyout of Protea - expects strong long-term demand growth in the domestic tourism and hospitality sector. Read more >>
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 | Aspen Pharmacare is attempting to eliminate uncertainty regarding its second-half earnings by saying certain comments made by its management team at a conference call last week were misconstrued and taken out of context. Read more >>
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 | Nick Hedley Recently listed township mall owner Safari Investments (SAR) expects additions to its portfolio to more than double its asset base to R3bn within three or four years. Read more >>
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 | Africa continues to be a bright spot on the global foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape, even as investment into industrialised economies continues to struggle. Read more >>
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 | The Uitenhage-Despatch Development Initiative (UDDI) has recently undergone a comprehensive organisational and strategy review process that should rekindle public confidence in the institution which is aimed at positioning the agency as a leader in socio-economic development. Read more >>
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 | Research carried out by deVere Group indicates that 15% of its UK-based clients under the age of 35 claimed that Cape Town would be their number one choice for relocation if they were to leave the UK. Read more >>
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 | Jose Capelo Diversification - one of the words you hear occasionally and then maybe casually dismiss because it doesn't mean too much especially if you're struggling single-mindedly to make your business idea work. But hold on... Read more >>
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 | Nick Hedley and Alistair Anderson Rebosis Property Fund - which now owns 32% of Ascension Properties in addition to Ascension's management company - is in "no rush" to takeover of the company after a three-way merger collapsed. Read more >>
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 | Notions that the rand currency is going to plummet need not result in you rushing headlong into property investments abroad. Read more >>
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 | Alistair Anderson The merger of the broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) funds property groups‚ Delta Property Fund and Rebosis Property Fund has been called off‚ with the companies citing bad timing as the issue. Read more >>
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 | Growth in membership of the Government Employees Medical Scheme (Gems) has led to a notable increase in medical aid membership generally. Read more >>
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 | Amanda Visser The International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) has imposed duties of between 8% and 40% on all imports of soda ash from the US into the South African Customs Union (Sacu). Read more >>
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 | Retail-focused Accelerate Property Fund, whose flagship property is Johannesburg's R2bn Fourways Mall, has released its maiden results for the year to March ahead of its pre-listing forecast. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Meredith Harington The reality is that less than one third of owner managed businesses make it to the second generation and only 10% survive to the third generation. With that in mind, what are the things you should be thinking about right now, with an eye to the future? Read more >>
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 | Emil Brincker The National Treasury released the first batch of fiscal amendments on 10 June 2014. One of the most significant amendments relates to the way in which risk policies will be taxed in the hands of long-term insurance companies. Read more >>
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 | TOKYO, JAPAN - Japanese car manufacturer Toyota will start selling its first fuel cell sedan in March next year with a price tag of around ¥7m ($70 000). Read more >>
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 | MILAN, ITALY: Emirates airline Etihad Airways is to buy 49% of Alitalia, the two companies said after concluding months of tough negotiations, following years of financial crises at the Italian airline. Read more >>
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 | Foshizi is a mid-size research company in Johannesburg seeking an accounting manager to perform accounting and HR duties. Beneficial to have a variety of office support related skills Read more >> |
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced assistant accountant: student finances. Ref. FIN/236/0614. Applications close: 10 July 2014. Read more >>
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STOKVELEX 2014 - 3 Jul 2014 to 6 Jul 2014 PretoriaThe STOKVELEX 2014 is a Premiere show targeting Stokvels, cooperatives and individuals around the Gauteng region. Read more >> |
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