The formation of the GNU sparked a rally in local financial markets. But as storm clouds gather on global equity markets, the long-term outlook remains uncertain.
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Absa, FirstRand, Investec, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE Limited), Nedbank, Standard Bank and Strate. have been selected among the entities that will be trialling Project Khokha 2, a proof-of-concept project which aims to […]
My business processes and stores a large amount of client data. Does the POPI Act apply to me? What personal information does it relate to? With POPIA compliance crucial this year, South African […]
I don’t have many followers on social media. Am I doing something wrong? Should I just close my account? The number of followers that financial advisers have is not a reflection of how […]
“I have registered online via your online booking system to write the Regulatory Exam. Do you need proof of payment, before my booking is secured?” Once you have registered you will receive an […]
As we celebrate the month of love, the 3.5 million South African couples who are living together but are not married should be aware that when it comes to legal affairs, not all […]
Last year, at the height of the pandemic, many businesses were forced to make remuneration cuts to salaries of employees, with the first casualty often having been occupational retirement savings vehicles. This resulted […]
Last year, at the height of the pandemic, many businesses were forced to make remuneration cuts to salaries of employees, with the first casualty often having been occupational retirement savings vehicles. This resulted […]
“SARS has awarded itself a 30-day interest-free holiday on taxpayer money.” According to Moneyweb, the law now allows the revenue service to reduce the amount of interest it must pay a taxpayer in […]
Do you, as an employer, understand why you are paying a Skills Development Levy (SDL)? Do you know that this gives you access to funds for training? Many business owners just see it […]
“Each year, at AlphaCode, we use our vantage point of the fintech landscape to share what we expect this year. We had no idea last January that a whole new world awaited. One […]
Despite digital technologies being set to significantly enhance processes, dedicated advisers and front-line staff will remain key within financial services According to Avaloq‘s financial industry report, front office staff such as client advisors […]
Despite digital technologies being set to significantly enhance processes, dedicated advisers and front-line staff will remain key within financial services According to Avaloq‘s financial industry report, front office staff such as client advisors […]
While payment holidays and lower interest rates provided South African consumers with significant short-term relief in 2020, DebtBusters’ latest debt index shows that real incomes have shrunk by up to 20% over the […]
A recent media release sets out the FSCA’s current position on certain aspects of Contingent Business Interruption Insurance (CBI) cover as well as its expectations of non-life insurers and policyholders in respect of CBI […]
In 2017, new classes and sub-classes of insurance business were introduced through the Insurance Act, 2017 (Act No. 18 of 2017). Subsequently, the Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements for Financial Services Providers, […]
Rarely does life or business play out as intended. This is not only true for your client base and their life story, but also for you as financial adviser. According to Allan Gray […]
