Category: Business

The short answer is yes, but it is a little more complicated than that, as there could be benefits too. Contrary to popular perception, prescribed assets are not a process by which Government takes a portion of your retirement funds and the fund value drops. Instead, it is a requirement by Government for an institution […]

Market volatility, a weakening rand, and a steep Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decline of 51% in the second quarter of 2020 are just some of the reasons why South Africans are increasingly looking to expand their international investment footprint. An integral part of including offshore assets into a portfolio is the relevant estate planning that goes with […]

According to the National Development Plan (NDP) for 2030, it is projected that small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) will contribute 60-80% of South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) and will unlock an estimated 90% of the 11-million expected new jobs. However, the impact of COVID-19 on the country’s economy, small businesses and subsequently the […]

The South African economy was almost on life support before Covid-19 and lockdown struck.  Coronavirus has left mass economic devastation in its wake and South African investors have been hard hit. Many investors had already externalised funds to mitigate the erosive impact of SA’s ailing economy.   But what about those who are only now looking at investing […]

Doing business with women entrepreneurs has never been more vital, as South Africa grapples with the ripple-effect of the extended lockdown and economic crisis. The challenge is to connect women business owners with potential corporate buyers. The sheer size and volume of corporate purchasing worldwide means that corporations have the potential to dramatically influence the […]

After working from home and collaborating at a distance, the importance of the workplace and all that it offers has become clear: An office is more than just a place to work and while some people have adapted to WFH, many people miss the office, perhaps even surprising themselves.  “The workplace drives innovation and growth […]

Budgeting is a fundamental money management tool that is encouraged in order to structure one’s finances to ensure that we plan for our expenses and savings. If people are not aware of the importance of a budget or do not track their income and expenses, then it is unlikely that they will be able to […]

The JSE is proud to announce a brand-new opportunity for South African investors’ investment exposure to some of the world’s largest companies as  First National Bank (FNB)  lists new Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs).  South African investors will now have the opportunity to gain exposure to 10 different underlying assets which inlcude  stellar international companies, such […]

At a time when the rest of the world is re-thinking its approach to commercial agriculture, Africa has a clear opportunity to refresh its approach to the sector and become an emerging force. Big shifts are already happening in food production, land and water use, and the integration of agri-tech and product tracing. If African […]

By Sola David-Borha, Chief Executive of Africa Regions at Standard Bank Group Sola David-Borha, Chief Executive of Africa Regions at Standard Bank Group Africa’s economic recovery can be meaningfully accelerated if policymakers and the private sector step up their efforts to empower women – a group that accounts for more than half of the continent’s […]