Businesses face financing and workforce challenges despite growing optimism
Despite economic challenges, 81% of SMEs expect business growth in the next year, with confidence in the political landscape boosting optimism.
SCOPA moves from hearings to hard choices on the RAF
The committee’s final report is expected to examine the legal consequences of former chief executive Collins Letsoalo’s refusal to appear before Parliament.
What is supercore inflation, and could it influence the SARB’s rate decisions?
With the South African Reserve Bank’s 25 basis point interest rate cut announced last week, Ninety One explores the central bank’s new inflation measures – supercore and PCCI.
Discovery announces 2025 contribution increases: average hike of 9.3%
Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s contribution adjustments will be more evenly distributed across its members, highlighting the widespread effects of increasing medical inflation on contribution rates.
Tax on savings component withdrawals benefits low-income earners, says Treasury
The tax structure aims to be progressive, with low-income earners paying little to no tax on withdrawals, while high earners are taxed more.
Excellence in action: MBSE students rank high in CFP® exam
As MBSE students earn top-five ranks in the CFP® Professional Competency Exam, the school is already gearing up for the 2025 introduction of the Capstone Project, a new assessment model.
Momentum reports R1.7bn in two-pot withdrawal applications
More than 60% of two-pot withdrawal applicants have come from low-income groups, according to Momentum’s latest figures.
Undervalued no more? JSE’s Leila Fourie on the re-rating of South African assets
Three months after the formation of the Government of National Unity, JSE CEO Leila Fourie shares how the exchange is reaping the benefits of political stability.
Unit trust outflows hit R6bn, but market performance pushes AUM higher
Jittery investors continue to forego the benefits of remaining invested in equity portfolios over the long term.
Are South Africans ready for the digital payment revolution?
The South African Reserve Bank’s inaugural Payments Study Report provides extensive insights into how the public perceives and uses various payment methods and instruments.
ARB hears complaint about Naked Insurance’s ‘lose wait’ campaign
The ad’s play on words raises concerns over ‘insensitivity to weight-loss struggles’, but it does not violate the Code of Advertising Practice.
OUTsurance delivers strong financial results with 20.3% earnings growth
OUTsurance South Africa reported an 8.4% increase in gross written premiums for its personal insurance segment and a 71.2% improvement in operating profit for its business insurance.
FSCA wants to know how much two-pot withdrawals are costing members
The Authority is seeking information on how much it costs retirement funds and administrators to adapt their systems for the new two-pot structure.
FAIS Ombud proposes increasing the KI and representative levy
FSPs will have to budget for an additional R32 per key individual or representative in the 2025/26 financial year.
Civil society frustrated by corruption-fighting information falling through the cracks
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse highlights the need for a centralised platform for sharing information to empower South Africa’s criminal justice system.
Regulator battles for data privacy: major cases against SARS, SAPS and IEC
The Information Regulator gives feedback on cases tackled this year against various public entities to enforce compliance with PAIA and POPIA.
Tribunal upholds debarment of underwriting manager over false claims
SASTUA says the former key individual issued policies under false pretences and submitted duplicate claims for the same items.
Single mother and sole breadwinner pleads for debarment to be lifted
Commercial insurance agent who was debarred for diverting premiums to her bank account asks to be allowed to make a fresh start.
