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FSB licences two new stock exchanges
FSB licences two new stock exchanges
The Financial Services Board has granted licences for two companies to operate as stock exchanges. read


Why we'll probably be OK
Why we'll probably be OK
If we can look beyond the negativity of daily news reports, this country is still a great investment destination for foreign investors.. read


Mandatory audit firm rotation on the cards
Mandatory audit firm rotation on the cards
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors plans to implement mandatory audit firm rotation... read


Finance
Winners of CapeTalk Small Business Awards
Winners of CapeTalk Small Business Awards
Card payments company Yoco has been named the winner of the 2016 CapeTalk Small Business Awards, sponsored by Sage One... read

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Insurance & Actuarial
New R300m floating dock revitalises economy and creates jobs
New R300m floating dock revitalises economy and creates jobs
A R300m investment into a new floating dock will give the shipping industry a major economic boost as well as enhance skills development... read

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Accounting & Auditing
Financial professionals view AI as help rather than hindrance
Financial professionals view AI as help rather than hindrance
Contrary to popular belief, most finance professionals see automation as a means of improving their work environment, rather than a threat... read
Financial Services
Make your house a home with HomeFin finance
Make your house a home with HomeFin finance

Issued by Commonwealth Finance South Africa

HomeFin Financial Services aims to offer tailored finance options to the individual or household, ensuring that home improvements are affordable and within reach... read
Sharebox: JSE-listed's positive results and your chance to win a R20,000 trading account
Sharebox: JSE-listed's positive results and your chance to win a R20,000 trading account

Issued by Analytix BI

Positive results continue to be released by JSE-listed companies. Sharebox provides a short summary and update on last month's announcements... read
Europlaw Group and Europlaw Accountants entered into strategic association with Chris Seferis & Co.
Europlaw Group and Europlaw Accountants entered into strategic association with Chris Seferis & Co.

Issued by Europlaw

Europlaw Group has announced a strategic association agreement entered into and between Europlaw Group Incorporated, Europlaw Accountants situated in South Africa and Chris Seferis & Co. situated in Cyprus... read
Markets & Investment
Growthpoint CEO expresses fears on ratings downgrade
Growthpoint CEO expresses fears on ratings downgrade

Alistair Anderson

Growthpoint Properties CEO Norbert Sasse is concerned about the extent of the negative effects that a looming sovereign credit ratings downgrade would have on SA's economy... read
New ground for real estate: implications of GICS sector status
New ground for real estate: implications of GICS sector status

Wilson Magee

Real estate equities are in for a major change. Effective after financial markets close on 31 August 2016, index providers S&P Dow Jones and MSCI will expand their headline Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) sectors from 10 to 11, with the promotion of real estate out of the financials sector and into its own headline sector. This will be the first major GICS sector change since the classification standards' creation in 1999... read
Bankable African agri-projects lead to investment
Bankable African agri-projects lead to investment
Translating food security into an investment option for investors and financiers has been identified as a long-term opportunity... read
BRICS Masterclass Breakfast invitation
BRICS Masterclass Breakfast invitation

Issued by Regent Business School

The Centre for Entrepreneurship and the Institute for Local and Global Research Initiatives (ILGRI) at Regent Business School is hosting a BRICS Masterclass on 16 September... read
Mining
Mittal to cough up R1,5bn for cartel conduct
Mittal to cough up R1,5bn for cartel conduct
The Competition Commission has shown it means business by hefting a massive R1,5bn fine on ArcelorMittal SA for cartel conduct... read
Taxation & Regulation
Keeping abreast in a taxing environment
Keeping abreast in a taxing environment
Any credible tax practitioner has to be aware of what is happening in the industry and how this could impact on the way they work... read
SA multinationals must prove to SARS they're sharing infrastructure
SA multinationals must prove to SARS they're sharing infrastructure
Offshore companies owned by South African residents may be regarded as controlled foreign companies for South African tax purposes, but could qualify for exemptions... read
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Do I need to be a provisional taxpayer?

Desiree Goodwin, Issued by Meredith Harington

We often get asked by clients whether they need to be a provisional taxpayer, whether they can be deregistered as a provisional taxpayer and how the payment of provisional tax works... read
Business
Johan Eksteen is overall winner of 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year competition
Johan Eksteen is overall winner of 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year competition
Johan Eksteen, owner of Agricon and a previous finalist in the Sanlam and Business/Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition, is the overall winner of the 2016 competition, announced in Johannesburg on 1 September 2016... read
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