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Old Mutual chief executive to take early retirement
Following 32 years with Old Mutual and nearly five as CEO, Iain Williamson is stepping down in August.
Warning of impersonation scam involving Nampak
The FSCA also advises the public to be cautious of World Option Crypto and JoziEx.
US bonds: when a dead asset comes alive
With the risk premium of bonds relative to equities at a 20-year low, US bonds – particularly medium-term ones – are regaining their relevance in diversified investment portfolios.
MPs push for deeper financial sector transformation
The Finance and the Trade and Industry committees will engage with roleplayers from across the sector before finalising a report that will be tabled in Parliament.
More arrests in Steinhoff saga as executives face justice
The arrest of two more former Steinhoff executives ties back to a fraudulent scheme involving a handwritten note by Markus Jooste.
Broker’s acknowledgment of debt falls outside National Credit Act
The High Court overturns a lower court’s decision in favour of a financial adviser whose commissions were clawed back.
SA issues first terrorism-related freezing order under amended law
The FIC has directed financial institutions to freeze the designated assets and comply with reporting requirements under FICA.
Healthcare coalition says NHI is ‘unfeasible’, proposes alternative route to universal health coverage
The Universal Healthcare Access Coalition – which includes healthcare professionals and funders – contends that a single tax-funded system cannot effectively provide universal medical coverage.
Majority judgment ‘does not alter’ RAF’s liability for medical scheme members’ claims
The High Court in Cape Town rejects the Road Accident Fund’s contention that the Mlambo judgment has altered the legal landscape.
Alexforbes reports R7 billion in two-pot system withdrawals
It says 47% of members intend to make future claims – with 34% of those who have already claimed planning to do so again.
Budget 2025: can debt stability lay the foundation for growth?
With South Africa’s debt-to-GDP ratio at 75.1%, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a tough balancing act – can his Budget Speech reassure investors and spark economic growth?
How to maximise your tax benefits in a two-pot era
Carla Rossouw, head of tax at Allan Gray, discusses what investors need to know about retirement fund products and the looming end-of-tax year deadline on 28 February.
Tax collections miss forecasts – will taxpayers bear the burden?
A dip in corporate and VAT revenues has left a R10bn hole in expected tax collections. As the Budget approaches, Treasury faces a difficult balancing act.
Farmer wins court battle over R10m insurance deduction
The Tax Court rules against SARS in a dispute over a contingency insurance deduction, reaffirming the legitimacy of the policy and its role in protecting income-generating activities.
Debt crisis deepens: South Africans using up to 75% of income to repay debt
DebtBusters’ Q4 2024 Debt Index reveals a worsening cash flow crunch, with rising reliance on short-term loans and record-high debt service ratios.
Ombud urges taxpayers to share eFiling hijacking experiences in survey
Have you or your clients been affected by eFiling profile hijacking? The Tax Ombud is investigating SARS’s handling of these incidents.
