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Brexit: Keep calm and carry on
Brexit: Keep calm and carry on
[Nicci Botha] Brexit is a reality. The victors are crowing, the markets are plummeting and social media are predicting Armageddon. What next?... read


Accounting & Auditing
Bongani Coka appointed to lead SAIPA
Bongani Coka has been appointed as the new chief executive of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), with effect from 1 July 2016. Prior to his appointment. Coka was CEO at Productivity SA for five years, after having served as the organisation's CFO for 10 years. His professional experience also includes 16 years in management, 10 years tutoring in tax and accounting and two years of drafting accounting training material experience.
Banking
Yolande Steyn
Radical is the new normal at FNB

Nicci Botha

The whole payment mechanism space is evolving, and Innovation is not about cool gimmicks, but rather creating a meaningful internal and external environment... read
Financial Services
Are family trusts still relevant?
Are family trusts still relevant?
Following the Davis Committee tax reform report and the changes suggested regarding trust income, some commentators are backing away from family trusts... read
Consumer investment products need an overhaul
Consumer investment products need an overhaul
In a prolonged period of uncertainty, long-term saving is more vital than ever, but the global pressures raises questions about the future of investment.... read
Markets & Investment
Prof. Ronald Wall
Boosting Joburg's standing within the global economic system

Professor Ronald Wall

Johannesburg takes the initiative to change its FDI competitive position... read
Multiple investment management strategies - what is best?
Multiple investment management strategies - what is best?
Low GDP growth, an unpredictable currency and political tensions have contributed to an uncertain economic outlook for SA, exacerbating an already tough investment landscape... read
Colin McQueen
Brexit: what does it mean for investors?

Colin McQueen

The Brits are going the polls to decide whether to leave or remain in the EU. Whatever the outcome, how will this affect markets?... read
Government punts its progress on 9-point plan
Government punts its progress on 9-point plan
Nenegate and the subsequent fallout did have a positive spin-off in that it forced government, big business and labour to play nicely and come up with a plan... read
Boris Dzhingarov
Why small businesses shouldn't ignore the trading of foreign currency

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

Hedging your business against turbulent economies is important. Here we'll be focusing on why you should consider using forex trading to protect your business as well as standing a step ahead of competitors... read
Public Health
Frontier Hospital
Health projects help heal local economy
The refurbishment of two hospitals and three clinic is being implemented by the CDC in the Eastern Cape... read
Renewables & Energy Efficiency
Eddie O'Connor
Mainstream signs landmark Africa clean energy equity funding deal
A global renewable energy developer has signed a $117,5m equity investment to accelerate the build-out of megawatts of wind and solar plants across Africa... read
Taxation & Regulation
New draft rules for foreign employment income tax exemption
New draft rules for foreign employment income tax exemption

Graeme Palmer

SARS recently issued a new draft Interpretation Note 16 on the requirements to qualify for a tax exemption on foreign employment income... read
Tourism
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Why travellers should take a second look at travel insurance
There are some instances in which medical treatment can be withheld by a foreign country if a person has no proof of funds or travel insurance... read
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