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Six tips for creating a foreign will to deal with offshore assets
[Judy Snyman] Many South Africans are investing offshore with important consequences for their estate planning. If you have invested offshore, consider whether you need a foreign will to deal with your foreign assets on your death... read more>>



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A financial plan is a detailed map of how you will achieve your lifestyle goals through investments, insurance and various financial products... read more>>

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Insurance & Actuarial
Lewis Group rejects bad practices claims

Andries Mahlangu

Lewis Group on Friday rejected claims of bad practices involving two of its subsidiaries... read more>>
Financial Services
South African households' wealth increase despite subdued economy
The latest Momentum/UNISA Household Wealth Index indicates that South African households' wealth increased at an annualised rate of 12.1% between the last quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2015... read more>>
Index indicates a marginal improvement in consumer credit health
TransUnion's latest South African Consumer Credit Index (CCI) report shows an unchanged index from the first quarter of 2015 at 54.4... read more>>
Markets & Investment
CGIC acquisition from Santam puts Mutual & Federal in control
At the Old Mutual Group Interim results' announcement on Thursday, 6 August 2015, Mutual & Federal announced that it would acquire Santam's stake in the Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation of Africa Ltd... read more>>
Ascendis Health expands to Spain with acquisition
Ascendis Health has made its first international acquisition with the purchase of a 49% stake in Spanish pharmaceutical group, Farmalider for R210 million... read more>>
Taxation & Regulation
Three tips to streamline your tax return

Christo Davel

The thought of reporting to SARS during tax season sends some people into a spin whilst they try to frantically complete log books and gather slips. Here are a couple of tips to get your financial life in order and tackle your tax return with poise... read more>>
Interim report on estate duty released by Davis Tax Commission

Johann Jacobs

The Davis Tax Committee's interim report on estate duty made to the Minister of Finance has been made public. The Committee's frame of reference was to consider the continued role and relevance of estate duty in South Africa... read more>>
A carbon tax for SA: why a pragmatic approach makes sense

Saliem Fakir

The furore over the carbon tax in South Africa that is playing itself out both in public and behind closed doors is leading to an impasse... read more>>
Venture Capital
Finalists selected for 2015 Sanlam/Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year
The judges for the 2015 Sanlam/Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year have announced the 15 finalists who will advance to the next round of the competition... read more>>
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Forex Trading Instructor/Trainer - Johannesburg
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New events to diarise
Strategy Without Execution Is Hallucination - 17 Sep 2015, Johannesburg
Strategy Without Execution Is HallucinationExecution is strategy! Harvard Prof Robert Kaplan presents live in SA at the BRG Progress Conference. 17 September. Book now! http://www.brg.co.za/speakers/prof-robert-kaplan/ Read more >>


Upcoming events
Introduction to Trading and Investments Programme - 15 Aug 2015, Sandton
Introduction to Trading and Investments ProgrammeToo often we rely on others for our financial success. The MyWealth Investment Trading and Investments course on 15 August offers a hands-on approach to the basics of financial markets. Read more >>

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INTAH Training and Consulting - 12 Aug 2015 to 13 Aug 2015, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban | 7 Dec 2015 to 8 Dec 2015, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban

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