South Africa still open for Rops
Removal of the last recognised overseas pension scheme from UK list has not closed the door
South Africa
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Sanlam completes Saham takeover to fulfil Africa ambitions
Group now has presence in 33 markets from the Cape to Casablanca
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Investec to float £109bn funds arm
Fani Titi and Hendrik du Toit will become joint chief executives of the group starting 1 October 2018
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Carrick targets ultra-wealthy with family office launch
South Africa advisory firm Carrick Wealth has set up a family office to cater to the “unique needs” of ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs).
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South Africa taxman names and shames
Any suggestion that the South Africa Revenue Service (Sars) was making empty threats when it said it would convict and publicly name those who failed to submit outstanding tax returns has officially been put to rest.
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How platforms can keep ahead of technology
The never-ending cycle of technological advancement means platform tech risks becoming quickly outdated, but Jersey-headquartered Inn8 has adopted a modular approach that it says is less disruptive.
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South Africa’s Prescient Life sold
Johannesburg-headquartered investment manager 27Four has secured a life insurance licence after agreeing to acquire 100% of Prescient Life from its parent company Prescient Holdings.
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Investing in Africa is still a tough sell
Negative headlines have done little to help managers make investing in Africa an attractive proposition, but the sheer size of the continent and the opportunities on offer mean it is worth taking a second look, says Ashburton Investments’ Paul Clark,
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PEOPLE MOVES: Architas, Macquarie IM, South Africa taxman
Architas’ investment director is to depart and join a DIY platform, while Macquarie Investment Management makes two senior Hong Kong hires and ongoing conflict means more leadership delays at the South Africa Revenue Service.
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Allegations hit South Africa adviser exam body
Following claims of irregularities, advisers will no longer be able to sit exams with the Financial Planning Institute (FPI) of Southern Africa.
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What advisers should look for in a platform
The rapid development of the offshore platform space means that advisers can sometimes be spoiled for choice. But what should they be looking for?
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Billionaire financial planning boss reveals dementia diagnosis
The founder and chairman of South Africa’s PSG Group has announced that he was recently diagnosed with an early form of dementia.