SCA ruling highlights the legal pitfalls of loans among ‘friends’
The Supreme Court of Appeal’s recent decision underscores the critical importance of understanding ‘transactions at arm’s length’ under the National Credit Act.
Life insurers pay out R39.5bn, with 95.6% of death claims honoured
Policies subject to underwriting had the highest payout rates in 2024, reflecting lower fraud and non-disclosure and the value of comprehensive risk assessment.
MBSE’s NCA courses: three ways for credit providers to comply
Moonstone Business School of Excellence’s engaging and interactive National Credit Act courses are tailored for industry professionals.
Government to withdraw R150bn from SARB’s gold and forex account to get a handle on debt
A proposed reform will see half the account’s R500bn distributed to a SARB contingency reserve (R100bn) and to Treasury (R150bn).
Multinationals will be subject to a minimum effective tax rate of 15%
SARS will apply a top-up tax on profits reported by qualifying South African multinationals operating in other countries with effective tax rates below 15%.
Treasury anticipates tax windfall from two-pot retirement system
Many fund members are likely to withdraw the seed capital from their savings component.
Whatever happened to … NHI?
The Minister of Finance says the R1.4 billion allocation demonstrates the government’s commitment to National Health Insurance.
Whatever happened to … a basic income grant?
Changes are afoot to the qualifying criteria for the Social Relief of Distress grant, for which provisional expenditure has been allocated to 2027.
CEO ‘guilty of negligence’ after firm suffers R15m fraud
The loss equated to more than 20% of the company’s annual profit, based on the exchange rate at the time of the incident.
How much tax you may have to pay to fund NHI
The substantial tax increases would have to be implemented in an already tough economic environment, says a report by FTI Consulting.
Positive Budget bodes well for domestic bonds and equities
Old Mutual weighs in on how the Budget is likely to affect the country’s credit rating, economic growth, and the capital markets.
Fiscal risks to SA remain despite government’s debt-containment measures
National Treasury continues to toe the line between fiscal continuity, consolidation, and declining revenues amid an increasingly stagnant local economy.
Godongwana’s financial juggling is no substitute for economic growth
Whether the objectives as set out in the Budget are achievable will be determined by the government’s political will to anchor expenditure and put resources to better use.
Financial services provider slapped with R400 000 fine for FICA violations
Implementing – not merely creating – a Risk Management and Compliance Programme is crucial to ensure compliance with the Act.
Forensic investigation at SAIPA is at an ‘advanced stage’
The apparent internal strife has not impacted the organisation’s membership or credibility, says board chairperson Prem Govender.
Despite risk upgrade, South Africa faces commercial risk red zone
South Africa received a positive risk rating upgrade recently, but according to Allianz Trade’s Country Risk Atlas, the country still faces increased commercial risk due to temporary disruptions in demand.
Airtime running out for direct marketers in violation of POPIA
The Information Regulator is set to issue its first enforcement notice because of a direct marketing complaint.
Countdown to Budget Day: Will solar tax breaks be extended amid loadshedding turmoil?
As South Africans await the 2024 Budget Speech, a SAIPA tax specialist weighs in on the potential extension of the tax incentives for renewable energy.
