Retail investors make themselves vulnerable to potentially huge losses and personal liabilities by forgetting about a crucial risk. 16 May 2008 06:13

Rising inflation doesn't only put pressure on the Reserve Bank - it also tests short-term insurance cover. Macro factors like inflation and rising import costs on the back of a weaker Rand can drive up replacement values of many household items, from audio equipment to furniture and appliances. 5 May 2008 09:37

US - Who would have thought the meltdown in financial services could fuel the overhaul of the industry's customer service departments? Actually, it's just one of several factors driving companies to put customer service initiatives on the fast track in pursuit of compelling business advantage. 5 May 2008 08:35

The Production Price Index (PPI) for March 2008 has come in much higher than expected at 11.8% year-on-year (y/y) reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), on Thursday, 24 April. 24 Apr 2008 19:59

The Absa-Barclays tie-up will allow Woolworths to offer a premium credit card to customers earning above the LSM 6-8 level. 24 Apr 2008 11:31

Leading short-term insurer, Mutual & Federal, has announced that it is launching a low cost short-term insurance product - Insurance 4 All - targeted at the low-income market and fundamentally based on sustainable business principles. 24 Apr 2008 08:30

The Consumer Price Index excluding interest on mortgage bonds (CPIX) has soared to 10.1% for March 2008, reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Wednesday, 23 April 2008. 23 Apr 2008 16:55