Global Equity Markets
Thu, 28 Jan 2021
Global Equity markets continued their rally in December (the MSCI World Index was up +4.2% in USD), but a stronger rand weighed against SA investors’ international investments. In rand terms global equities were down 1%. Despite expectations that global economic output will shrink by 4.4% in 2020 and worries about an acceleration in global COVID-19
Annuitisation Of Provident Funds
Thu, 28 Jan 2021
The annuitisation of provident funds is the result of Government’s policy to help members secure a better income after retirement. To promote this, provident funds will be treated more like pension and retirement annuity funds. There has long been concern that provident funds not being subject to annuitisation rules has been a major cause of
This Political Research Note was prepared by JP Landman in his personal capacity. JP is an independent political and economic analyst. COVID-19 VACCINE SUPPLY – 21 JANUARY 2021 A proverbial storm has developed around South Africa’s procurement, or the perceived lack thereof, of Covid-19 vaccines. People are understandably anxious. JP Landman compiled this note from
Provident Fund March 2021
Thu, 28 Jan 2021
Reminder to all our Provident fund clients to ensure that their February contributions are received and allocated before the 28th of February 2021. By now you are all aware of the important implications for provident fund members when legislation around the annuitisation of provident funds becomes effective 1 March 2021. To ensure that you optimise
Financial Fundamentals – Annuitisation of Provident Funds
Wed, 25 Nov 2020
The annuitisation of provident funds is the result of Government’s policy to help members secure a better income after retirement. To promote this, provident funds will be treated more like pension and retirement annuity funds. There has long been concern that provident funds not being subject to annuitisation rules has been a major cause of
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Benefits Of Regular Exercise
Tue, 06 Oct 2020
The Yellow-Billed Kites and Violet-Backed Starlings have returned to our skies, and green leaves burst from the bare trees. Spring is here, a wonderful time to exercise and enjoy the beautiful surroundings we live in. We’ve all heard that regular exercise is good for us, but do we really know the benefits of regular exercise?
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Think Twice Before Cashing In Your Pension Fund
Tue, 06 Oct 2020
According to Stats SA, the unemployment rate increased to an historic high of 30,1% in the first quarter of 2020, with more job losses still to come. Losing your income may have been beyond your control, but the decision you take with regards to your Pension or Provident Fund, is in your control. This decision
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What to expect It’s not easy to keep calm and carry on as if everything is normal in the middle of a pandemic. We’re not wired for uncertainty. COVID-19 is creating uncertainty, and that is why markets are so volatile – moving up one day and crashing down the next. The next time you look
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Mindoro Group – Covid-19 Update May 2020
Wed, 09 Sep 2020
Stay Home. Stay Safe. Stay Strong. As South Africa eases into Level 4 lockdown, some of us may be in a position to return to work whilst Mindoro Group has decided it’s best to continue with the status quo of working remotely for just a little while longer. Despite the circumstances we remain committed to
Discovery Health Covid-19 Payment Arrangement 6 April 2020
Wed, 09 Sep 2020
We write to you keeping you informed on the Discovery publication made yesterday afternoon to brokers. Discovery publicised this morning that they are making provisions on premiums due by members / employers during the COVID 19 lockdown period. Many members are facing financial restraints during the current lockdown period where they will not be receiving
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