FSCA publishes draft 2024/25 budget for comment
In line with previous financial years, FSPs will be the main contributors to the Authority’s revenue from levies.
Conventional wisdom says that living expenses rise uniformly with inflation, so many financial plans are based simply on that. But analysing the spending patterns of retirees shows us that the data tells a different story.
Read moreIn line with previous financial years, FSPs will be the main contributors to the Authority’s revenue from levies.
The Office can no longer look to the FSCA to make up for any shortfalls in income.
Bridging finance from National Treasury may not be required now that it has certainty of receiving levy and special levy income.
A major concern is the contingent liability guarantees of municipalities and some of the state-owned enterprises.
Investors are likely to see the deficit and debt trajectories as tentative, given the risks that remain unresolved.
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