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Ruling by Supreme Court of Appeal changes the law on the treatment of living annuities in divorce
A 2016 ruling by the Johannesburg High Court that a living annuity cannot be taken into account for the purposes of calculating the...
Jun 26, 20225 min read
The Living Annuity Conundrum
The world is going through a crisis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has had a dramatic impact on our way of life in the short...
Jun 26, 20226 min read
Are we heading back towards single-use plastic because of coronavirus?
The battle against plastic pollution has rapidly gained momentum in recent years. Our 2018 report – Plastics phase-out: exposure through...
Jun 26, 20223 min read
ASI R50 Million COVID-19 Retirement Fund and Short-term Insurance Advisory Relief Fund
Small business owners in South Africa have had to speedily adjust and plan ahead almost overnight due to the rapid effects of COVID-19...
Jun 26, 20222 min read
What’s the first step if I can’t pay my debts any more?
Yes, the buck stops with you. But this is an extraordinary time and you’re not in this alone. Always keep that in mind. Claire Kolbé of...
Jun 26, 20221 min read
Solutions to challenges faced by single moms during a financial crisis
Most people facing financial turmoil frequently suffer from stress, confusion, and loss of confidence. We know that different financial...
Jun 26, 20223 min read
Living Annuity vs Death Benefits: A tough balance
The more income you require from an investment-linked living annuity the less the death benefit you will receive. As one goes up, the...
Jun 26, 20226 min read
Future reimagined for Africa
In a rare television broadcast Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, described the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as “Germany's biggest...
Jun 26, 20224 min read
An opportunity to engage with clients
South Africa’s financial advice community should prepare for a flood of requests from clients to review their living annuity drawdown...
Jun 26, 20224 min read
Home office ergonomic guidelines for the COVID-19 lockdown
Working from home during the COVID-19 lockdown, you may find yourself spending more time in front of your computer screen, resulting in...
Jun 26, 20223 min read