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National Treasury has published a discussion paper: "A framework to centralise unclaimed financial assets in South Africa". Read it here.

The industry has until 19 September 2026 to answer their questions for consultation (in the attached paper).

Editor's Thoughts.

Spring Day gives us a good excuse for a fresh start. Although tomorrow’s petrol price increase is not quite the fresh start I had in mind. From tomorrow, we’ll pay R1.34 more per litre of petrol and between R2.94 and R3.15 more per litre of diesel, leaving household budgets squeezed tighter than this winter bod into a beach bikini.

Which makes today’s episode of Health Hack SA beautifully timed as Damian McHugh discusses medical aid contributions, co-payments and deductibles, plus he shares practical tips to help manage the costs when your medical aid doesn’t cover the full bill. Knowing what your scheme pays - and where you remain exposed - is increasingly important financial selfcare. Please share this important conversation with your family, friends and colleagues. With thanks to Momentum Health for sponsoring this series.

Linking in with that, Brian Harris (Turnberry Management Risk Solutions) shares why gap cover is becoming more and more necessary in a financial plan.

September is also Wills Month. Advocate Sankie Morata, CEO of Sanlam Trust, reminds us that estate planning is ultimately about protecting the people we love. Only 28% of respondents in the 2026 Sanlam Legacy Wills Survey had a signed, witnessed and safely stored will, while 39% had not told the likely executor where to find it. Having a will is one of my top 5 steps of financial selfcare. Please take a moment to make sure you’re still happy with yours and that your family/executor knows where to find it.

Top Picks.

EBnet.Stream Health Hack SA - Ep 4: Understanding medical scheme costs

With Damian McHugh, Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Health

Sanlam survey shows a nation that cares, without a plan: Only 28% of South Africans have a completed will

by @Adv Sankie Morata, Sanlam | Sep 1, 2026

Economies at a glance – August 2026

by @Sanisha Packirisamy, Momentum Investments and @Tshiamo Masike, Momentum Investments | Sep 1, 2026

How rising healthcare costs are increasing client exposure

by @Brian Harris, Turnberry Management Risk Solutions | Sep 1, 2026

EBnet.Stream Exec Meet & Greet

With Leroy Moalusi, Executive Head of Human Capital at Momentum Insure

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