February 14, 2024

Is the TFSA a waste of time?

One thing South Africans should comprehend well, is that if you have material amounts of money, sitting in either a bank or investment account, one way or another you are going to have to pay tax on the income or capital growth from it.
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February 14, 2024

Tap into tax benefits this February

If you’re saving for your retirement, both retirement annuities (RAs) and tax-free investments (TFIs) are good investment choices. But which one offers the best tax benefits?
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February 14, 2024

Masthead celebrates 20 years of compliance and business excellence

Reflecting on the company’s 20-year journey, Group Managing Director Joleen John sees it as a symbol of stability: “It shows that the market values what we’re offering.
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February 9, 2024

SONA 2024 needed a youth reality check

In what may be his last State of the Nation Address (SoNA) depending on the outcomes of the imminent National Elections, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech appears to be an early celebration of anti-corruption reforms, downplaying the effect of state capture on youth development, education and empowerment
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February 5, 2024

Confidence shown in Shari’ah-compliant financing solutions for SMEs

The issuance of Africa's first rand-denominated Sukuk Al Ijarah signals growing confidence in Shari’ah-compliant financing for SMEs, underscoring South Africa's emergence as an advanced Islamic financial market.
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February 5, 2024

The combined power of profit and purpose: the impact of social entrepreneurship

Heather Lowe, Head of SME Development at FNB, explores the evolution and impact of social entrepreneurship over the past two decades, highlighting its fusion of profit-making with positive social change.
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