Moola: We’ve made progress as a continent
South Africa’s economy is still in good shape
Topics: Awards
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Lessons from around the globe: best practices in financial advisory
JOHANNESBURG, May 19, 2015
The second annual Discovery Financial Planning Summit held on Tuesday in Sandton, which brought over 1,000 financial advisers together, was aimed at providing insight into global best practices to help ensure the delivery of quality advice in a changing regulatory environment. Joining other local and international thought leaders in the financial services industr -
“Dynamic financial sector will adapt to regulatory changes,” says Finance Minister
The financial services sector plays a crucial role in the South African economy and the evolving regulation for this sector is here to stay, Hon. Minister Nhlanhla Nene said this morning.
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Financial institutions and financial planning industry must embrace change and innovate to grow
South Africa’s financial institutions and financial planning intermediaries will have to continue embracing change, innovation and technology if they are to grow in an environment where the direct distribution model is the fastest growing channel in the R6 trillion savings and investment sector.
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Discovery Health and Uber partnership brings UberHEALTH to South Africa
Discovery Health and Uber partner to bring UberHEALTH to South Africa
Get the flu vaccination with ease
It is not too late to immunize against the flu this winter, and on Friday 22 May 2015 Discovery and Uber, the innovative app that connects riders with drivers, are making it easy for everyone to get vaccinated with the delivery of UberHEALTH. Between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the day, Discov -
Adrian Gore to receive the Geneva Forum for Health Award
Adrian Gore, CEO of Discovery, will tomorrow night receive the Geneva Forum for Health Award at a ceremony during the Forum for Health in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Nurgalieva twins take on Comrades in Team Vitality colours
Discovery and Team Vitality are excited to announce that renowned Russian running sisters – Elena and Olesya Nurgalieva who have dominated the Comrades Marathon leader board over the past few years – will be running the Ultimate Human Race for Team Vitality this year.
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National Department of Health and Discovery Health partner to recognise leaders in nursing excellence in the public and private sectors
Discovery today announced a new partnership with the National Department of Health (NDoH) to recognise and reward leaders in nursing excellence in the public and private sectors.The announcement was made on International Nurse’s Day.
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Sizwe Nxasana to highlight trends affecting the financial services sector at upcoming Discovery Financial Planning Summit
The second Discovery Financial Planning Summit will take place on 19 May 2015 at the Sandton Convention Centre under the theme ‘Making sense of today’s financial complexities.’ Over 1500 financial advisers are expected to attend the event, which is notably a key highlight in the 2015 financial services calendar.
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Disney Africa launches two new websites for families in collaboration with Discovery Vitality
Disney Africa today announced that it has launched two websites in collaboration with Discovery Vitality – Disney Baby Africa and Disney Healthy Living.co.za.
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Madness prevails as runners raise R275 000 over 1 488km
For the second year, a group of runners has conquered the distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town by foot to raise money for MAD charity, this year with the support of Team Vitality. MAD (Make a Difference) was founded in 2003 by Francois Pienaar to support the education of South Africa’s underprivileged youth.
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DISCOVERY AND JOHN HANCOCK ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Discovery Limited (“Discovery”) and John Hancock Insurance (“John Hancock”) have entered into a strategic partnership which will see the introduction of a comprehensive healthy living program for U.S. consumers. John Hancock, a division of the global financial services group Manulife, is one of the largest life insurers in the United States.
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Discovery Invest launches the Dollar Discovery Retirement Optimiser
Discovery Invest announced its new globally-focused retirement product, the Dollar Discovery Retirement Optimiser, which is aimed at building up a retirement nest egg in hard currency.
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SA health journalists to compete for top honours in 2015 Discovery Health Journalism Awards
Discovery today announced the prestigious group of SA healthcare journalists who will be competing for top honours in this year’s Discovery Health Journalism Awards. he announcement of this year’s finalists follows rigorous review by the respected, independent judging panel.
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Holiday travellers face biggest risk on roads – Discovery Insure
South Africa’s road accident fatality rate, one of the highest in the world, costs the economy between 8% and 10% of GDP. On average, there are over 200 roads deaths over the Easter holiday period every year. Recent research conducted by Discovery Insure analysing driving behaviour reveals that holiday-makers are more at risk of being involved in an accident...
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Minister of Finance to share his vision for South Africa at upcoming Discovery Financial Planning Summit
Discovery will host its second Financial Planning Summit on 19 May 2015 at the Sandton Convention Centre under the theme ‘Making sense of today’s financial complexities’.
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Discovery Invest’s new Enhanced Yield Fund provides clients with the ability to earn significant returns
At a launch held in Johannesburg, Discovery Invest announced its investment product enhancements which included a newly designed structured fund, the Discovery Enhanced Yield Fund. Compared with traditional interest or income funds, the Discovery Enhanced Yield Fund offers investors the potential to earn significantly higher fixed returns of 15 percent per year.
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Discovery Life’s Income Continuation Benefit now also protects a client’s lifestyle
At a launch event held in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Discovery Life announced exciting enhancements to its Income Continuation Benefit, which includes market-leading comprehensive income and lifestyle protection and a broadened claims criteria.
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Discovery announces capital raise to purchase majority stake in credit card partnership and expansion of life protection business in the UK
Discovery Limited today announced details of the Group’s intention to raise capital to the amount of R5 billion through a fully underwritten, renounceable rights issue. Proceeds of the rights issue will be used to fund growth in adjacent financial markets in South Africa, and to drive further growth in its high-potential protection business in the UK, VitalityLife.
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Discovery delivers excellent financial results and accelerated global growth
Discovery delivers excellent financial results and accelerated global growth • Normalised headline earnings up 20% to R1 981 million • Normalised profit from operations up 19% to R2 824 million • Growth in embedded value increased 14% to R45.5 billion • New business growth of 17% to R6 663 million
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