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Investment Indicators | 30 September 2024
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Rates Review
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Top stories
FIC cracks down on non-compliant accountable institutions
FIC’s 2023/24 annual report: the battle against financial crime
The China bazooka stimulus: risk assets melt up?
Old Mutual fined almost R16 million for FICA violations
In the news
Accountancy body’s chief executive dismissed after forensic investigation
FSCA to implement fee increase in October
First Steinhoff conviction: insider trader avoids jail but must testify against accomplices
Personal loan surge: originations up 16.7% as lenders balance risk and demand
Court freezes R1.5m linked to alleged pyramid scheme targeting vulnerable consumers
Perspective
Unpacking pink tax: a hidden burden on women’s finances
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RATES REVIEW
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Please note that (G) indicates a Guaranteed and (L) a Linked product. In order to understand the difference between guaranteed and linked rates, kindly click here for an explanation.
R1 000 000 (3% commission)
Company This week Last week
Clientele (G) 5.802% 5.757%
1Life (L) 5.800% 5.810%
Discovery (G) 5.298% 5.288%
R1 000 000 (1.5% commission)
Company This week Last week
1Life (L) 6.180% 6.331%
Clientele Life (L) 6.122% 6.077%
Discovery (G) 5.683% 5.673%
Money Market Funds
R100 000
Company This week Last week
Allan Gray 8.990% 8.97%
Coronation 8.600% 8.63%
Nedbank 8.560% 8.73%
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TOP STORIES
FIC cracks down on non-compliant accountable institutions
The FIC’s latest annual report shows that out of 558 inspections conducted during the year, 269 specifically targeted the non-submission of risk and compliance returns.
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FIC’s 2023/24 annual report: the battle against financial crime
The Financial Intelligence Centre facilitated the recovery of R98.5m in criminal proceeds and generated 3 924 intelligence reports.
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The China bazooka stimulus: risk assets melt up?
Interest rate cuts, infrastructure bonds, and a revitalised stock market – China’s new stimulus package is poised to impact global investment strategies.
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Old Mutual fined almost R16 million for FICA violations
The Prudential Authority discovered the non-compliance during a routine inspection conducted four years ago.
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IN THE NEWS
Accountancy body’s chief executive dismissed after forensic investigation
SAIPA’s board has terminated CEO Shahied Daniels after findings of serious misconduct, including unauthorised international dealings and financial irregularities.
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FSCA to implement fee increase in October
The FSCA will increase the fees it charges for various supervisory activities by 6% from tomorrow, 1 October.
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First Steinhoff conviction: insider trader avoids jail but must testify against accomplices
Dr Gerhard Burger, who travelled with Steinhoff directors to oversee their health, pleaded guilty to three counts of insider trading.
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Personal loan surge: originations up 16.7% as lenders balance risk and demand
With credit card originations growing by 9.3% and Gen Z leading the charge, 38% of new credit cards were issued to first-time cardholders – the highest proportion since early 2020.
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Court freezes R1.5m linked to alleged pyramid scheme targeting vulnerable consumers
Promising groceries in exchange for a once-off payment, WAPH is under fire for violating the Consumer Protection Act with deceptive promises and recruitment incentives.
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PERSPECTIVE
Unpacking pink tax: a hidden burden on women’s finances
Sanlam’s Pink Tax survey found that 24% of women reported that pink tax affects their choices in selecting financial products, services, and providers.
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MOONSTONE UPDATE 23 TO 26 SEPTEMBER 2024
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