US dollar: what crisis?
From a peak 13% overvaluation versus major peers heading into January, the US dollar has plunged 7% on a trade-weighted basis in three months – a pace more than twice as fast as during Trump’s first term.
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Ithala’s fate hangs in the balance amid legal battles and funding disputes
Ithala depositors remain locked out of their funds while disputes over frozen accounts, strategic alliances, and government guarantees deepen.
Godongwana given 30 days to revise Budget after VAT reversal
The ANC and the DA present South Africans with different versions of what led to the decision to halt the increase.
Remote signing recording secures claim against company’s sureties
The recording’s admissibility under RICA and common-law principles were key to overcoming allegations of forgery and invalid electronic execution.
What you need to know about credit scores
South Africa mainly uses two credit-scoring models, but they’re not identical. Understand how each model evaluates your financial habits, and how to improve your standing in both.
SCA dismisses former hedge fund manager’s bid to stay prosecution
The appeal court upholds the High Court’s finding that neither the prosecutorial delay nor Marc van Veen’s brain-tumour diagnosis warrant a permanent stay.
Consumer Commission clamps down on dodgy car repairs
The Tribunal orders Cape Town Motor Repairs to refund a customer and pay a R100 000 fine after failing to complete vehicle repairs within the agreed timeframe.
Godongwana says VAT court challenge is politics in legal clothing
The finance minister defends the VAT hike as an urgent fiscal necessity, warning that suspending it could blow a R13.5bn hole in the Budget.
SIU denies leaking report implicating RAF CEO in R79m lease deal
While the SIU distances itself from the leak, unanswered questions remain about why a lease allegedly approved by Treasury and audited without findings is now under scrutiny.
PSG Insure leads earnings growth with 41% surge
PSG Financial Services posted a strong overall performance for the year, with a 24.7% increase in recurring headline earnings per share, driven by growth in PSG Insure, PSG Wealth, and PSG Asset Management.
From the GFC to Trump’s tariffs: what lessons can retirees learn from crises?
An analysis of five retirement investment scenarios highlights how different responses to market crises can affect long-term outcomes.
South Africans swipe more, save less as financial strain deepens
The SpendTrend25 report reveals how high interest rates and stagnant incomes are pushing consumers towards credit, loyalty rewards, and early retirement withdrawals.
Risk ON: Why I turned bullish on stocks
Investors witnessed a sharp correction in major stock indexes after Trump imposed tariffs. An analysis of the S&P 500 PE trendline notes the re-rating potential of growth sectors that have slid into value territory.
Where the money goes: how South Africans are spending – and why cash is dying out
A new report shows that while most spending still goes to food, fuel and travel, the real shift is in how South Africans are paying – with digital tools rapidly replacing cash across all age and income groups.
Survey highlights the role of BEE in shaping retirement fund investments
Alexforbes’ latest annual Manager Watch Survey also shows the trend of increasing allocations to multi-managers.
How to build a lasting legacy: wealth transfer strategies for families
From trusts to tax-smart retirement planning, here’s how to protect your estate, reduce taxes, and prepare the next generation to manage and grow your wealth.
Future-proof cover critical as multiple illness claims climb
Discovery Life’s claims report reveals a sharp rise in repeat severe illness claims and a growing need to factor child protection into long-term insurance strategies.
