Africa
South Africa’s Investec to expand into life insurance
South Africa-headquartered asset manager Investec has announced it will expand into offering life insurance to its clients.
South Africa’s Sanlam increases stake in Moroccan insurer
South Africa’s financial services group Sanlam and leading insurer Santam have increased their stake in Morocco’s SAHAM Finances for $329m (£254m, €298m).
DeVere appeals South Africa court ruling on ex-manager payoff
DeVere Investments has appealed a court ruling that it must pay ZAR3.7m (£217,380, $280,535, €256,142) in outstanding commission, notice paid and an unpaid portion of a bonus to an area manager it fired.
Ex-deVere South Africa manager wins court payout
A sacked area manager of deVere Investments South Africa who faced off against group chief executive Nigel Green in court has been awarded a ZAR3.7m (£217,380, $276,020, €252,420) payout.
Old Mutual most complained about insurer in South Africa
Old Mutual Life Assurance Company, South Africa’s largest life insurer, has topped the list of complaints filed against insurers, according to latest data from the country’s ombudsman.