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IT’S almost time for the prestigious Raging Bull Awards, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on March 11.Independent Media's Personal Finance publication hosts the awards to honour the leaders of the South African collective investment industry.The winners of the…
Just SA’s weekly jargon buster aims to give simple, plain English explanations for typical words and phrases used in the financial industry, in particular, words relating to guaranteed life annuities and living annuities. This week, we look at the letter: FFFinancialAlso known as a financial…
On February 29, 2024, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) conducted a “Trust and Tax Compliance” webinar where they discussed the 4 pillars of compliance as they relate to trusts - registration, filing, declaration, and payment. In this webinar, they emphasised the focus of Sars on trusts…
Residential property prices in South Africa remain in the doldrums, with only the lowest-priced sector of the housing market showing above-inflation increases year-on-year.This is according to the FNB Residential Property Barometer and the Lightstone Residential Property Index to the end of January…
When it comes to personal insurance, it’s not just about having a policy – it’s about having the right one. Yet, a significant number of individuals are falling short, leaving themselves vulnerable to financial risks and uncertainties."Despite the potential for unforeseen events, many individuals…
By: Queen MalobaneIt’s a tale that’s old as time: penniless woman meets wealthy man, they fall in love, and the rest, as they say, is history. In fact, it’s the very premise of rags-to-riches stories such as Pretty Woman, Maid in Manhattan, even Cinderella…and the list goes on.While these…
South Africa’s ailing economy increased by a minuscule 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023. This was according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which released the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) data on Tuesday for the last quarter of 2023, showing that the economy grew by a marginal 0.…
More than just dates and boring facts1046 Inspired by a dream, the Persian writer Nasir Khusraw begins a seven-year, 19 000km Middle Eastern journey. The graphic description of this journey is contained in the Safarnama, which still possesses special value among books of travel, as it contains the…
Innovations from sunscreen to seatbelts to reduce the harm caused by certain behaviors and activities are woven into our everyday lives. Leveraging the latest innovations and technological breakthroughs combined with regulation is crucial to safeguarding all citizens.“The harm caused by smoking is…
By: Nidia Lourens I DON’T want financial freedom – said no one, ever.We all want financial wellness, but we might just be guilty of certain money behaviours that are stopping us from reaching wealth in the future – without even realising it.While avoiding these behaviours might not get you on the…
By: Schalk MalanLife insurance is a crucial component of financial planning for married couples, providing peace of mind and protection for the future. While joint life policies offer convenience by covering both spouses under a single plan, navigating this territory requires careful consideration.…
By: Mitchan AdamsThe concept of investing might seem far-fetched while you’re still in your student years as it’s perceived to be for those with established careers and financial stability. But, knowing how to secure your financial well-being at an early age is one of the most important things you’…
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving labour market, businesses face the dual challenge of navigating a competitive landscape while addressing the growing skills gap.This dynamic environment necessitates a paradigm shift in how organisations approach staffing and workforce management.As companies…
With the cost of borrowing in South Africa remaining elevated, consumers will be forced yet again to adjust their monthly budgets as the fuel price adjustments were announced yesterday.The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has added to the cost-of-living crisis for consumers, with fuel…
Leading home appliance brand Hisense has been named Number 2 for Global TV Shipments for the second time.Hisense won the title in 2022 - with a total of 24.5 million TVs shipped – and has now won it again for 2023.Hisense shipped an incredible 26.11 million TVs last year, achieving 6.4% year-on-…
By: Heetal GovindjeeIn a country where affordability remains a challenge for millions of people who aspire to own homes, Pension-Backed Lending may be a unique pathway for people and families looking to make their dream of owning a home a reality.Pension-Backed loans are an alternative form of…
It's that time of the year when the annual Raging Bull Awards will take place at CTICC, Cape Town on March 11.The awards recognise the best actively managed unit trust funds on straight performance over three years and on risk-adjusted performance over five years to the end of 2023.The awards…
Given the recent heightened focus of government on trusts (such as the Master of the High Court, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), and the South African Revenue Service (Sars), all of a sudden paperwork for trusts is more important than ever before.Resolutions, minutes of meetings, up-to-…
It seems the gap between man and machine is being closed daily. Machines are taught to do human work and therefore they should be able to “think” like humans to solve human problems. Computers are very good at certain things and unable to adapt to aspects like human emotions which in real life play…
FSCA issues Ashburton Fund Managers with an administrative penaltyThe Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued Ashburton Fund Managers (Ashburton) with an administrative penalty of R16 million for shortcomings in its administrative compliance responsibilities related to the Financial…