What South Africans did with their two-pot money
What South Africans did with their two-pot money

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Investment Indicators | 10 March 2025
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Sanlam fires on all cylinders, delivering strong earnings and new business
Two-pot withdrawals linked to surge in used car sales
Turning regulatory training into an opportunity
In the news
Sanlam and Ninety one seal key deal to reshape active asset management landscape
Sanlam advances Assupol integration to strengthen retail mass operations
Health Minister publishes draft regulations for NHI Fund governance
SRD grant is a temporary relief measure, says Social Development department
FSP loses bid to halt investigation and lift licence suspension
Coalition: government’s ‘piecemeal’ healthcare reforms fall short
More women prioritising preventive healthcare, Bestmed data shows
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As the DeepSeek dust settles – what have we learned about investing in AI?
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TOP STORIES
Sanlam fires on all cylinders, delivering strong earnings and new business

The group recorded double-digit earnings, robust new business volumes, and an increased dividend, all underpinned by its tri-regional focus.

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Two-pot withdrawals linked to surge in used car sales
The Bureau of Market Research discloses what South Africans have done with their savings benefit withdrawals since September 2024.
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Turning regulatory training into an opportunity
Moonstone Business School of Excellence’s regulatory short courses are among MBSE’s most popular offerings for FSPs looking to meet their CPD requirements.
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IN THE NEWS
Sanlam and Ninety one seal key deal to reshape active asset management landscape
Sanlam and Ninety One seal key deal to reshape active asset management landscape.
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Sanlam advances Assupol integration to strengthen retail mass operations
With the integration of Assupol well under way, Sanlam is working to streamline its operations and enhance its market position.
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Health Minister publishes draft regulations for NHI Fund governance
The regulations set out the process for selecting the NHI Fund’s leadership, including its board, chief executive, and advisory committees.
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SRD grant is a temporary relief measure, says Social Development department
Financially squeezed government wants to overturn a judgment declaring aspects of the SRD regulations unconstitutional.
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FSP loses bid to halt investigation and lift licence suspension
The FSCA’s decision to investigate Anova Wealth and suspend its licence remains in effect after the Tribunal declined the FSP’s applications for reconsideration.
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Coalition: government’s ‘piecemeal’ healthcare reforms fall short
The Universal Healthcare Access Coalition says the proposed tariff-setting measures for private healthcare side-step essential reforms.
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More women prioritising preventive healthcare, Bestmed data shows
Rising breast and cervical cancer registrations underscore the importance of early detection and access to quality medical care.
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PERSPECTIVE
As the DeepSeek dust settles – what have we learned about investing in AI?
Chinese startup DeepSeek unveils a cost-efficient method for training generative AI chatbots, prompting experts to re-examine investment strategies and the future of AI infrastructure.
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MOONSTONE UPDATE 3 TO 6 MARCH 2025
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