February 22, 2023
Tax breaks for renewable energy
The minister is to be congratulated on his foresight to increase the Section 12B tax allowance from 100% to 125%. This means that businesses will definitely look to invest in solar which will assist with the energy crisis in SA.
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February 20, 2023
Momentum report reveals grim financial reality for SA consumers in Q4 2022
Load-shedding, political instability and higher food prices shatter consumer finances according to the latest Momentum Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index
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February 20, 2023
Budget 2023: Fiscal consolidation momentum is set to wane
Over the medium term, it seems most unlikely that the National Treasury will be able to map a path to a smaller Main Budget deficit of -3.3% of GDP by 2025/26 as projected in the 2022 MTBPS, given lower GDP growth momentum and ever-growing expenditure demands.
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February 20, 2023
What does being in a ‘Vat en Sit’ mean for your finances?
According to the most recent Marriages and Divorces report released by Stats SA, fewer South Africans are tying the knot – a possible indicator of the cultural move away from the traditional institution of marriage in favour of domestic partnerships.
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February 20, 2023
Cutting through the clutter
Debra Slabber, Portfolio Specialist at Morningstar Investment Management SA, who shares insights on the complexity financial advisors deal with and how a Discretionary Fund Manager plays a role in helping to cut through the clutter of the markets and focus on their business.
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February 17, 2023
Kick-off date for implementation of two-pot pension system urgent
The pension fund industry could miss the proposed 1 March 2024 deadline to be ready to implement the new two-pot pension fund system should the reforms not be finalised in the first half of 2023, according to Old Mutual.
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