Medical schemes regulator flags ‘extravagant’ AGM expenses
Council for Medical Schemes urges investigation into ‘worrisome’ AGM costs as new research report reveals disparities within the medical scheme landscape.
Banxso licence withdrawal – FST dismisses reconsideration bid
The Tribunal dismisses separate applications brought by Banxso and four executives, saying they lack legal standing.
UK Supreme Court rejects AI as inventor
Three years after South Africa made history by granting a patent to an AI system known as the SA DABUS patent, the global legal debate on recognising AI as inventors continues to unfold in courts worldwide.
South African passport slips to 53 in global passport index
The Henley Global Mobility Report 2024 cautions about heightened uncertainty in the upcoming year, with 40 countries undergoing crucial elections, presenting potential risks to the fragile economic environment.
35 years of transformation: reflecting on the evolution of the global economy
Schroders’ chief economist and strategist, Keith Wade, identifies three dominant themes over the past 35 years and discusses how he expects them to continue shaping the global economy and markets in the decades ahead.
Index reveals SME sector’s determination to push through adversity
David Morobe, executive general manager for Impact Investing at Business Partners Limited, highlights some of the key findings from the latest quarterly SME Confidence Index.
Ready to be heard, says Investec in rand-fixing case
Investec has expressed its readiness to present its case in the Competition Tribunal after the Competition Appeal Court dismissed the rand-fixing case against several banks, including Standard Bank, FirstRand, and Nedbank, this week.
Digital drive fuels compliance, latest tax statistics show
Tax experts Louis Botha and Nicholas Carroll from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr discuss the significance of 2023 Tax Statistics, emphasising the potential impact of additional tax measures, the growth of the taxpayer base, and insights into Company Income Tax trends.
Navigating 2024: key trends shaping the future of the insurance industry
From global risks to AI advances: experts share their insights into the forces steering the insurance landscape in the year ahead.
Unlock your potential in financial planning through MBSE
2023 top achiever Devon Lumley shares insights into online learning, self-discipline, and goal setting to maximise students’ Moonstone Business School of Excellence experience.
Time’s ticking for provisional taxpayers to submit Income Tax Returns
With just days left for provisional taxpayers to submit their returns, here is what they need to know to navigate the essentials and avoid penalties.
Insurance leaders urged to chart ethical course in the age of generative AI
The 2024 edition of the annual EY (Ernst & Young) Global Insurance Outlook details the risks, rewards, and a roadmap for the responsible deployment of GenAI in the industry.
Rising CV fraud: how data aggregation platforms safeguard businesses amidst escalating threats
In the battle against fraud, Sameer Kumandan, managing director of SearchWorks, a data aggregation platform, underscores the pivotal role of robust Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) checks.
EU court case may have bearing on SA law
The Court of Justice of the European Union’s recent ruling on the Value Added Tax treatment of directors’ fees prompts a reassessment of local legislation to ascertain the necessity of imposing Vat on such fees.
Momentum Investments’ report signals positive economic trends for 2024
“In the Moment” report projects a decline in fuel prices, a deceleration in food inflation, and the possibility of an interest rate cut in the second quarter.
Shifting risk landscape to impact cost of reinsurance even further
Industry leaders caution against the ‘new normal’ in reinsurance costs, emphasising the need for a comprehensive strategy to navigate escalating challenges.
Must a retirement fund’s rules stipulate the exact number of trustees?
If the rules do not state the actual composition of the board, it will not be possible to determine whether the board is properly constituted at any given time.
Loadshedding looms large – SMEs count the cost and explore tech innovations for resilience in 2024
Jeremy Lang, Chief Investment Officer at Business Partners Limited, provides a review of the SME sector in 2023, including key developments, challenges, and the outlook of the sector heading into 2024.
