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Article Abstract:

Scottish Limited Partnership is an investment vehicle which seeks to attract investors in Lloyd's of London. Names are concerned about the risk of unlimited liability yet may wish to continue in the market. This investment vehicle allows them to do so and move to limited liability if they have a minimum of 100,000 pounds sterling funds at Lloyd's. Names can continue as sole traders and benefit from Scottish law which permits limited liability partnerships.

Insurance industry, Investments, Scottish Limited Partnerships

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Floating giants and thrusting dwarves

Article Abstract:

The South African financial services industry is worth 60 billion randannually. The industry is been dominated by a few very large companies for some decades. Demutualizations and the entry of foreign competitors are changing the market, while smaller companies such as African Life are growing. Some companies are focusing on the emerging black middle class in South Africa, and they include Capital Alliance. Mutual funds have also expanded in South Africa.

Financial services industry, Financial services, South Africa

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