[Full Show] Inflation Targeting, Funeral Policies and PIC's R4bn Loss

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Market Matters
This week, we look back on the interest rate decision made by the South African Reserve Bank and share our thoughts on what could be the most fundamental shift in monetary policy that we have seen in South Africa in over 25 years. We also take stock of the performance of the month of May,

Deep Dive
We dive into the fascinating world of funeral policies. We examine the role of funeral policy providers as regulated institutions and unpack the implications this would have on policy holders. We also look at the protections afforded to those dealing with regulated FSPs.

Investor Insights
We look at the latest delisting announcement on the JSE and reflect on whether or not the stock has returned any value to shareholders. We also add an unsuspecting stock to our wall and wrap things up with our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week.
4 Jun English South Africa Investing · Business News

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