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August 2010 |
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The global recovery is starting to stumble as unemployment in the US remains high and consumers struggle
to pay off debt. However, there is some support for the US housing market which should prevent the economy
slipping back into a recession.
Locally, the SA Reserve Bank's decision not to change lending rates in July was hotly debated, although Governor Gill Marcus made it clear that future rate cuts are still possible if the South African economy shows signs of weakness. Find out more in our local and global economic reviews. |
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This is the month that we celebrate the achievements of women in our society. As our consumer economist Tendani Mantshimuli points out, our Reserve Bank is now run by a woman and one of the three deputy governors is also a woman. Education among women is growing at a faster pace than men and more women are entering the work place. Women need to make sure that they are able to protect their income and plan for retirement especially when they go through changes like getting married or starting a family. Michelle Human, our legal marketing specialist, looks at the financial issues facing women today in Financial Planning for the Modern Woman. Women are becoming increasingly aware of the need to take care of their health, especially with alarming increases in cancer rates. In the article Protecting Your Health we look at the importance of financial protection when you need it most. |
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We recently made a few changes to our online policyholder servicing facility to make it easier for you to get information on your policies. Read our Online Policyholder Servicing for information on how to use this facility to view information and make certain changes to your policies. |
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As part of our "Own your Life" philosophy we are providing our clients with a holistic view of financial planning through a series of articles that help you to empower yourself financially. To view these articles, which will be updated regularly, go to http://www.liberty.co.za/news-and-views/consumer-articles/Pages/consumer-articles.aspx |
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Thank you for the feedback we have received on these newsletters so far. Your comments and suggestions will help us to give you relevant information for planning and managing your finances. Please keep talking to us and telling us what you think! You can email your comments to [email protected] Kind regards Steven Braudo Chief Executive Officer: Liberty Retail SA |
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Global economic review
STANLIB economists Kevin Lings and Laura Jones question the US recovery path. Read more. Weekly economic updates
The Weekly Focus is a commentary on markets, economies and investments prepared by Paul Hansen and Kevin Lings of STANLIB. You can read the latest developments every Tuesday by following the link on www.liberty.co.za |
Local economic review
Liberty Life economist, Tendani Mantshimuli looks at the reasons behind the decision to keep interest rates on hold as well as the success of women in South Africa. Read more. Investment portfolio information
Investment portfolios offered by Liberty: performance, risk profiles, asset allocation. Click here. Online Policyholder Servicing
Download tax certificates, view policy values and other information, update your details. Click here. |
Women's Month
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