The following is a list of the most recent media statements by the Actuarial Society. If you are looking for older articles, please check the press release archives.
Four female actuaries share their tips for financial success
24 August 2017
English media release
Afrikaans media release
Technology and corporate goodwill gives more than 12 000 learners instant access to qualified teachers
21 August 2017
Don't let retrenchment derail your retirement savings
25 July 2017
How that daily cappuccino is blocking your path to wealth
28 June 2017
New legislation offers health insurance policyholders better protection
30 May 2017
Investor roadmap for navigating post-downgrade market turmoil
20 April 2017
Number of qualified African actuaries expected to double over the next three years
29 March 2017
Afrikaan media release
Valentine money tips for a happy and successful union
13 February 2017
Your moneywise calendar for a savvy 2017
11 January 2017
Financial stress linked to risk of chronic disease
7 December 2016
Actuaries prioritise education initiatives to ensure economic upliftment
24 October 2016
SA leading the global drive to formalise the role of actuaries in banking
21 October 2016
Actuaries caution that zero fees may not be feasible in SA context
13 October 2016
Medical aid at risk of becoming unaffordable unless members help manage costs
28 September 2016
"Four paychecks left to prepare for a carefree holiday"
22 August 2016
Numbers prove chasing market trends will break your investment
6 July 2016
Youth Day financial survival guide for young adults
15 May 2016
Why pyramid and Ponzi schemes are doomed to fail
30 May 2016
"Seize control of your financial future this Mother's Day"
4 May 2016
Sensory technology to redefine vehicle insurance in South Africa
12 April 2016
The impact of tax changes on your salary and retirement
15 March 2016
Shock proof your finances against further interest rate hikes
23 February 2016
Shock proof your finances English media release
Pantser jou finansies - Afrikaans media release
Financial survival tips for a difficult year ahead
12 January 2016
No excuse not to have medical aid before the holidays
2 December 2015
G'n verskoning om die vakansieseisoen in te gaan sonder mediese dekking
New ASSA Leadership announced
18 November 2015
New ASSA Leadership announced 18 Nov 2015
Afrikaans New ASSA Leadership announced 18 Nov 2015
Call on actuaries to better understand the needs of consumers
Afrikaans Media Release - Roseanne da Silva
Time to review your medical aid benefit option
28 October 2015
The time to review your medical aid benefit options is now
Afrikaans-The time to review your medical aid benefit options is now
Private sector funding of desperately needed learning resources
30 September 2015 PaperVideoDonationToLeapSchoolEnglish-MediaRelease-20150930 (pdf) PaperVideoDonationToLeapSchoolAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20150930 (pdf)
With university deadlines looming is Actuarial Science on your shortlist? 21 September 2015
Becoming an Actuary English MediaRelease
Becoming an Actuary Afrikaans Media
Why more women should consider Actuarial Science 26 August 2015 FemaleActuariesEnglish-MediaRelease-20150826 (pdf) FemaleActuariesAfrikaans-MediaRelease-2015086 (pdf)
Global first as SA introduces actuarial qualification to manage banking risk 24 July 2015 LaunchofBankingFellowshipSubjectEnglish-MediaRelease-20150724 (pdf) LaunchofBankingFellowshipSubjectAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20150724 (pdf) Actuarial Society supports initiative to bring quality teachers into poor classrooms
23 June 2015 PaperVideoEnglish-MediaRelease-20150623 (pdf) PaperVideoAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20150623 (pdf)
Actuarial profession rolls up sleeves to help with RDR 3 June 2015 RDRArticleEnglish-MediaRelease-20150603 (pdf) RDRArticleAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20150603 (pdf)
How to extract maximum value from the new Tax Free Savings and Investment Accounts 6 May 2015 TaxFreeSavingsandInvestmentAccountEnglish-MediaRelease-20150506 (pdf)
How your choice of first car can make or break your retirement 3 March 2015 FancyCarVsComfortableRetirementEnglish-MediaRelease-20150303 (pdf) FancyCarVsComfortableRetirementAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20150303 (pdf)
South Africa needs to invest more in growing its own quantitative skills 28 January 2015 MathematicsUniversalKeyEnglish-MediaRelease-20150128 (pdf) MathematicsUniversalKeyAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20150128 (pdf)
Should you pay school fees annually in advance 10 December 2014 SchoolFee|OptionsEnglish-MediaRelease-20141210 (pdf) SchoolFee|OptionsAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20141210 (pdf)
Living annuity tips from an actuarial advice model 19 November 2014 LivingAnnuityTipsEnglish-MediaRelease-20141119 (pdf) LivingAnnuityTipsAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20141119 (pdf)
Transformation of the Actuarial Profession 23 October 2014 ASSAFastPacesTransformationEnglish-MediaRelease-20141023 (pdf) ASSAFastPacesTransformationAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20141023 (pdf)
Prestigious award for Discovery’s Chief Health Actuary 22 October 2014 MurrayMedalEmileStippEnglish-MediaRelease-20141022 (pdf) MurrayMedalEmileStippAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20141022 (pdf)
ASSA Investigates Unsecured Lending Practises 17 September 2014 ActuarialSocietyandBankingEnglish-MediaRelease-20140917 (pdf) ActuarialSocietyandBankingAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20140917 (pdf)
Tips From Female Actuaries - How to Empower Yourself Financially 20 August 2014 WomanToWomanTipsFromLeadingFemaleActuariesEnglish-MediaRelease-20140820 (pdf)
Turning Savings into Investment 14 July 2014 CuttingCostsNotEnoughEnglish-MediaRelease-20140714 (pdf) CuttingCostsNotEnoughAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20140714 (pdf)
Why Maths? 24 June 2014 Grade9sShouldThinkTwiceBeforeDroppingMathsEnglish-MediaRelease-20140624 (pdf) Grade9sShouldThinkTwiceBeforeDroppingMathsAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20140624 (pdf)
Funding a Funeral 12 March 2014 FuneralCostsEnglish-MediaRelease-20140312 (pdf) FuneralCostsAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20140312 (pdf)
South African Actuarial Qualifications acknowledged by Europe 11 March 2014 AAE-ASSA FrameworkAgreementEnglish-MediaRelease-20140311 (pdf) AAE-ASSA FrameworkAgreementAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20140311 (pdf)
Fight rising costs with a household budget 14 February 2014 ImportanceofBudgetingEnglish-MediaRelease-20140213 (pdf) ImportanceofBudgetingAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20140213 (pdf)
Actuarial Science degree of choice for top achievers 22 January 2014 WhyTopStudentsChooseActuarialScienceEnglish-MediaRelease-20140122 (pdf) WhyTopStudentsChooseActuarialScienceAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20140127 (pdf)
Seven easy steps to financial peace of mind this holiday 10 December 2013 PeaceofMindHolidayEnglish-MediaRelease-20131210 (pdf) PeaceofMindHolidayAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20131210 (pdf)
Global big data industry turns to actuaries to solve skills shortage 1 November 2013 ActuariesEmbracingChangeEnglish-MediaRelease-20131101 (pdf) ActuariesEmbracingChangeAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20131101 (pdf)
Maths and Science Initiative 24 October 2013 MathsandScienceInitiativeEnglish-MediaRelease-20131024 (pdf) MathsandScienceInitiativeAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20131024 (pdf)
Rugby Goal Kickers Scored 15 October 2013 ActuarialRatingofRugbyGoalKickersEnglish-MediaRelease-20131015 (pdf)
Actuarial Student number signalling shift in demographics 25 September 2013 DemograhicShiftEnglish-MediaRelease-20130925 (pdf) DemograhicShiftAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20130925 (pdf)
Planning for Retirement as a couple 29 August 2013 RetirementPlanningEnglish-MediaRelease-20130829 (pdf) RetirementPlanningAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20130829 (pdf)
True cost of buying on credit 24 July 2013 CostofDebtEnglish-MediaRelease-20130724 (pdf) CostofDebtAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20130724 (pdf)
South African retirement reform process ahead of global agenda 20 June 2013 PensionFundReformEnglish-MediaRelease-20130620 (pdf)
Setting guideline tariffs for medical and dental practitioners 18 June 2013 SettingGuidelineTariffsEnglish-MediaRelease-20130618 (pdf)
How pension fund proposals will affect you 3 April 2013 PensionFundProposalEnglish-MediaRelease-20130403 (pdf) PensionFundProposalAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20130403 (pdf)
Strong maths culture key to development 20 February 2013 WhyMathsEnglish-MediaRelease-20130220 (pdf) WhyMathsAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20130220 (pdf)
Guide to taking charge of your financial destiny 28 January 2013 FinancialResolutions2013-MediaRelease-20130128 (pdf)
Actuaries caution against dismissing guaranteed annuities as the ugly duckling 10 October 2012 GuaranteedVsLivingAnnuities-MediaRelease-20121010 (pdf)
Why women need a bigger nest egg than men 21 August 2012 WomenRetirementProvisioningAfrikaans-MediaRelease-20120821 (pdf) WomenRetirementProvisioningEnglish-MediaRelease-20120821 (pdf)
Invest in your debt for superior returns 30 July 2012 InvestInDebt-MediaRelease-20120730 (doc)
SA actuary achieves international milestone in risk management 08 March 2012 SAActuaryAchievesCERA-MediaRelease-20120308 (doc) - 2011 articles - 2010 articles - Articles prior to 2010
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