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The Discovery Invest Retirement Summit will bring together an exclusive gathering of internationally renowned speakers to explore the trends, opportunities and challenges that are shaping today’s retirement landscape

Discovery Invest Announces 2022 Retirement Summit, featured speakers

Johannesburg, 01 December 2021 — Discovery Invest today announced its inaugural retirement conference, the Discovery Invest Retirement Summit, which is a live hybrid event scheduled to take place on the 25th of January 2022. The Summit will bring together an exclusive gathering of internationally renowned speakers to explore the trends, opportunities and challenges that are shaping today’s retirem

Discovery highlights significant progress in implementation of mandatory vaccination policy

Discovery highlights significant progress in implementation of mandatory vaccination policy

On 3 September 2021, Discovery announced its mandatory vaccination policy for South Africa-based employees Staff vaccination rates have climbed from 22% at start of September to 94% by 30 November Across all main categories, including sex, age and seniority, more than 90% of staff are vaccinated Vaccination rates projected to reach levels greater than 97% before the peak of fourth wave, in ear

Qualifying Discovery Bank clients can double their Discovery Miles discounts on purchases made at retail partners between 26 and 29 November 2021

Bigger Miles Ð-Day discounts for a Black Friday Weekend Takeover

Johannesburg, 24 November 2021 — Discovery Bank today announced additional discounts for an extended period for this upcoming Black Friday. As part of a Miles Ð-Day Black Friday Weekend Takeover, qualifying Discovery Bank clients can double their Discovery Miles discounts on purchases made at retail partners between 26 and 29 November 2021.
“Discovery Miles are already more valuable than cash w

Pre-sale tickets for the much-anticipated Justin Bieber Justice World Tour are available to Discovery Bank transaction and credit cardholders from Wednesday, 1 December 2021

Discovery Bank clients get first access to Justin Bieber Justice World Tour tickets

Johannesburg, 16 November 2021 —Following the announcement that the Justin Bieber Justice World Tour will include two dates in South Africa in late 2022, Discovery Bank is excited to give its clients exclusive access to purchase tickets 48 hours before ticket sales officially open on 3 December 2021.
The much-anticipated Justin Bieber Justice World Tour, happening between May 2022 and March 20

Tribute to South Africa’s healthcare professionals: Discovery Health releases moving nine-episode video docu-series

Tribute to South Africa’s healthcare professionals: Discovery Health releases moving nine-episode video docu-series

Discovery Health launches nine-episode video Doctor Appreciation docu-series Each episode of this nine-part, documentary-style series tells a South African healthcare professional’s story and shares behind-the-scenes, real-life accounts from the COVID-19 frontline.
Johannesburg, 12 November 2021: South Africa’s healthcare professionals have worked at the COVID-19 coalface for the past 18 mont

Over R2bn in Group Risk claims paid out by Discovery

Over R2bn in Group Risk claims paid out by Discovery

Johannesburg, 29 October 2021 – In a claims experience analysis, Discovery Group Risk today reported claim payouts to the value of R2.10 billion in the year to June 2021, which reflects a 42% increase compared to the previous year. The company offers group risk benefits that include life cover, global cover for the education of employees' children, severe illness cover, lump-sum and monthly disabi

Vitality Money Financial Analyser gives personalised insights into monthly income, savings and spending

Discovery Bank launches Vitality Money Financial Analyser

Johannesburg, 27 October 2021 – Putting clients in control of their money, Discovery Bank today announced the launch of Vitality Money Financial Analyser.
Vitality Money Financial Analyser gives personalised insights into monthly income, savings and spending.
About 65%* of people don’t know what they spend their money on in a month and more than half** underestimate how much they spend, whic

Will COVID-19’s impact on cancer screening mean people are diagnosed with more advanced cancers?

Will COVID-19’s impact on cancer screening mean people are diagnosed with more advanced cancers?

Will COVID-19’s impact on cancer screening mean people are diagnosed with more advanced cancers?
1 in 28 South African women at risk of breast cancer
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a decline in people sticking to routine and scheduled cancer screening checks - like mammograms for breast cancer, pap smears for cervical cancer, PSA blood tests and examinations for pro

The Discovery European Credit Opportunities Fund, managed by Ninety One, is an international structured fund that offers access to a blend of primarily private credit, as well as public credit investments, in European and other global markets

Discovery Invest Launches Market-First European Credit Opportunities Fund

Johannesburg, 19 October 2021- In line with its aim to bring new investment opportunities to South African clients, Discovery Invest today announced the launch of a market first credit fund targeting annual returns in Euros of 7% per annum, net of fees and taxes.
The Discovery European Credit Opportunities Fund, managed by Ninety One, is an international structured fund that offers access to a

Discovery Bank and Vitality announce new offerings to deliver integrated value for clients

Discovery Bank and Vitality announce new offerings to deliver integrated value for clients

Johannesburg, 30 September 2021 – Discovery Bank today announced new digital and fintech innovations for a comprehensive digital financial services experience at its annual product-update event with financial advisers.
“With the latest features, our clients have access to a full range of financial capabilities in one place – our digital banking platform. This platform is not only transforming b

Deferred contribution increase allows Scheme to keep pace with expected medical inflation, while providing financial relief for members.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme announces a second year of deferred contribution increases

30 September 2021 - Today Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) announced that it would again the delay the implementation of its annual contribution increases. After delaying the annual contribution increases for 2021 by 6 months to 1 July 2021, the Scheme announced that the annual contribution increases of 7.9% for 2022 would only be implemented from 1 May 2022. This makes Discovery Health Me

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