BSQD Financial Services

02/07/2026

Johann Rupert’s Remgro has officially taken full control of Mediclinic Holdings’ Southern African business.

01/07/2026

The medical schemes regulator has blocked the Government Employees Medical Scheme, GEMS, from cutting its 2026 fee increase to 7.5%. GEMS wanted a lower increase to help members with cost-of-living pressure, and unions backed it. But the Council for Medical Schemes says GEMS is not financially strong enough.

By law, medical schemes must keep a “solvency ratio” of at least 25% as a safety buffer. GEMS is below that. At 7.5%, the scheme would run a deficit and its solvency would drop to 22.9% in 2026 and 21% later, only recovering to 25% by 2030 if fees go up much higher or it saves R2.7 billion. The regulator also says GEMS’ planned savings aren’t guaranteed, and even GEMS’ own actuary couldn’t support the 7.5% cut.

GEMS had already lowered its increase from 9.8% to 9.5% from April with regulator approval, but unions pushed for 7.5% from July before getting permission. The regulator has now said no, and GEMS says it respects the decision but remains focused on affordability for members.

27/05/2026

Bonitas will move its administrative functions to Momentum in the coming days, as the fund seeks to adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare market.

20/05/2026

Attending the Allan Gray investment session 🤓🖊️

10/05/2026

To all the Moms…
Happy Mother’s Day 🌷🌸

13/02/2026

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10/11/2025

Fedhealth and Medshield to remain as seperate schemes.

Fedhealth has confirmed that amalgamation discussions with Medshield have now formally ended, after independent actuarial evaluation and Board deliberations. This outcome does not alter Fedhealth’s strategy to build a leading next-generation South African open medical scheme — supported by Sanlam. Fedhealth remains financially strong, with solvency at 32%.

Jeremy Yatt, Principal Officer:
“Our focus is on innovation, member value and access to healthcare that genuinely serves South Africans.”

18/09/2025

Attending the Bonitas 2026 Product update ….
👩🏼‍💻 online.

Check back for some more details on the 2026 rates and benefits.

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