December 16, 2024
Standard Bank Signs Agreement with IFC to Expand Local Currency Lending in Africa
The Standard Bank Group has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand local currency lending and accelerate development projects across Africa.
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November 25, 2024
Financial literacy is our best defence against Black Friday overspending
Jessica Pillay, a Financial Adviser at Momentum Financial Planning, shares strategies for enjoying Black Friday responsibly. With projected spending of R88 billion in South Africa this year, she highlights the importance of planning, financial literacy, and avoiding scams to make smarter financial decisions.
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November 25, 2024
Consolidated Wealth Becomes an FPI Approved Professional Practice™
Consolidated Wealth (Pty) Ltd has officially been approved as an FPI Approved Professional Practice™. This prestigious certification highlights their commitment to excellence in financial planning and places them among an elite group of nearly 20 approved practices across South Africa.
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December 16, 2024
Living annuity drawdown rate average lowest in five years at 6.6%
The 2023 living annuity statistics, released today by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA), show that South African retirees had R682.2 billion of their retirement savings invested in 535 509 living annuities at the end of 2023.
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November 19, 2024
Standard Bank Empowers Township Entrepreneurs to Start and Grow SMMEs
Standard Bank is accelerating its support for township entrepreneurs to reduce the high failure rate of South Africa’s small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs), building on its ongoing commitment to empowering local businesses and fostering sustainable growth.
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November 19, 2024
Are you facing financial abuse? Here’s how to recognise it and take action
Jessica Pillay, Financial Adviser at Momentum Financial Planning, explores the hidden yet devastating impact of financial abuse in gender-based violence. It highlights warning signs, practical steps to regain financial independence, and resources to empower women to break free and reclaim control over their lives.
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