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Standard Bank consolidates its East African presence
Standard Bank Group has expanded its already extensive East African footprint with the official opening of a representative office in Ethiopia... read


Finance
AFC appointments Sanjeev Gupta
Sanjeev Gupta, joins the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) as Executive Director, Financial Services... read



Insurance & Actuarial
Policyholders must ensure Sasria cover is included
It is important for South Africans to take note that insurance policies typically do not cover the costs of damage to personal property that may result from social upheaval... read
Banking
Finance Minister tables Financial Sector Regulation Bill
PRETORIA: Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has tabled the Financial Sector Regulation Bill, which gives effect to the Twin Peaks reform... read
Verbal contracts can be legally binding

Paul Brown

It's a scene that will be all-too-familiar to South African consumers. You're sitting at your desk, frantically working on a report that was due an hour ago, when your cellphone rings... read
Education & Training
Rural women complete Faranani Training Course
Several women from previously disadvantaged communities have completed the Faranani Rural Women Training Course... read
Crisis in Europe - how should South African CFOs respond?

Issued by Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)

With Europe currently dealing with major events including mass migration, austerity and stagnant growth, European Chief Financial Officers should reconsider their approach to doing business... read
Financial Services
Paymaster and escrow services

Issued by Europlaw

Europlaw Group Incorporated, situated in the Republic of South Africa and the United Kingdom, now offers paymaster and escrow services from the Republic of Mauritius... read
Markets & Investment
Ithala helps small business to stand strong
Ithala Development Finance Corporation is pleased that its various efforts to provide financial muscle to the entrepreneurial spirit of SMME's... read
State of economy putting pressure on local equity investors
South Africa's restrained economic growth, fluctuating rand, rising inflation and the current interest rates cycle are some of the factors which are likely to prolong pressure on local equity investments... read
Commercialisation of innovation can boost SMEs
SiMODiSA has undertaken research to evaluate the progress of South African SMEs... read
SA businesses need a shift in leadership mind frames
According to a newly released report, South African companies operating in the domestic market alone are not immune to the effects of globalisation... read
Four reasons why businesses fail
Businesses that are managed properly usually have contingency plans in place to get through difficult times. Poor management is often the reason businesses fail... read
Art as an asset class only generates capital gains
A recent auction held in Cape Town showcased the value that can be found in art and antiques as an asset class... read
Investment in renewable energy ideal for pension funds
The renewable energy sector is forging ahead and generating growth with total investments in the alternative energy sector now standing at more than R200bn... read
Taxation & Regulation
[Retail Congress Africa] The government can do more to enable growth in the retail sector
South Africa's diverse and competitive retail sector is a key driver of economic growth with an average GDP contribution of 13%. It is also one of the biggest employers at roughly 23% of the labour force, behind only the public and the mining sectors... read
Venture Capital
Venture capitalists share advice with small enterprises
SiMODISA recently conducted a poll on the top ten lessons venture investors in South Africa would love to share with entrepreneurs about scaling up... read
Business
South African swagger won't work in Africa

Michael Wood

There are a few fundamental practices that need a fresh approach if we are going to embrace a united African economy, something that will benefit the whole of Africa and not just us... read
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