The collapse of African Bank’s share price
African Bank’s (ABL) share price has collapsed in spectacular style this week. On 30 June 2014 the share price closed at R6,79 which translated to a market capitalisation (market cap) of over R10bn. By...
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African Bank’s doors remain open
On Sunday 10 August 2014 the Governor of the SA Reserve Bank (SARB), Gill Marcus, announced that a decision had been taken, in conjunction with the Minister of Finance, to place African Bank Limited...
View ArticleMarket can help eliminate second economy
Conventional thinking holds that the level of under-development in South Africa’s so-called second economy coupled with the small size of its market renders it useless as an investment vehicle....
View ArticleBecoming a trustee needs thought
After a good game of golf, over a few drinks in the clubhouse it might be easy to accept the invitation to become a trustee of a good friend’s family trust. He assures you that the position is not...
View ArticleSelecting a transactional banking partner
There was a time when transactional banking was little more than a suite of products offered by a bank to enable and support the trading activities of a business. Were that still the case today, it...
View ArticleQuick investment lessons
Given the recent market events, such as the weakening Rand, it is becoming even more vital for investors to understand that their investment portfolios are not only influenced by market movements, but...
View ArticleAfrica Re retains A- rating
Standard and Poor’s reaffirms the A- rating of Africa Re with a stable outlook. Ratings Details: Financial Strength Rating A – / Stable Counterparty Credit Rating A – / Stable Ratings...
View ArticleSouthern African inaugural Compliance Awards
As a strategic partner of the inaugural Southern Africa Compliance Awards, CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd (‘CGF’) is proud to be a part of this auspicious event. The Awards have been organised by C5...
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A&G receives first time sponsor award
Auto & General Insurance was presented with the ‘First Time Sponsor Award’ at the 17th Annual Business Day BASA Awards, which was held in Johannesburg on 25 August. The Awards recognises and...
View ArticleSantam Interim Results
Santam reports strong set of interims buoyed by substantially improved underwriting results. Key highlights of Santam’s interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2014: Headline earnings per...
View ArticleSA’s top 40 listed companies make great strides on corporate reporting
South Africa’s top 40 companies listed on the JSE have made good progress in their corporate reporting initiatives. Despite progress being made, companies still have the potential to develop their...
View ArticleIs the juice worth the squeeze?
Entrepreneurs come in a variety of flavours, each with its own traits that sets it apart. Among entrepreneurs, a common trait would lead them, when handed a lemon tree, to refuse to settle for...
View ArticleDiscovery financial annual results
Innovative behaviour-based model drives global Discovery growth. -Normalised profit from operations up 23% to R4 976 million -New business growth of 15% to R12 196 million -Normalised headline earnings...
View ArticleLiberty’s Evolve reaches R10 Billion mark
Liberty’s Evolve – a first of its kind investment solution has reached the R10 billion mark in investments in combined efforts with the Gateway Investment Range, Liberty’s Linked Investment Service...
View ArticleRestoring the faith in our banking system
The recent failure of African Bank, and the subsequent Moody’s downgrading of all South African banks, indicates a serious lack of trust in the compliance culture of our banking system. Realistically,...
View ArticleMENA reinsurance markets remain attractive
According to the 2014 edition of the MENA Reinsurance Barometer published 14 September 2014, the Middle Eastern and North African reinsurance markets continue to benefit from the region’s robust...
View ArticlePFP Insurance Brokers open new office in Stellenbosch
PFP insurance brokers have extended their national footprint with the opening of a regional office in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape. “We believe that the corporate market in the Western Cape is...
View ArticleIs an interest rate hike announcement likely?
The question on everybody’s minds is whether or not the South African Reserve Bank will be announcing a hike in interest rates on Today. According to Investec Specialist Bank’s Head of Cash...
View ArticleCOVER2GO – September 2014
Our Healthcare feature will be an important read for all in the industry and even for your clients. From demarcation and Gap Cover to advice, the landscape is changing fast! Other commentators focussed...
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A&G receives first time sponsor award
Auto & General Insurance was presented with the ‘First Time Sponsor Award’ at the 17th Annual Business Day BASA Awards, which was held in Johannesburg on 25 August. The Awards recognises and...
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