Concern over decline in matric candidates writing STEM gateway subjects
This has negative implications for the country’s economic growth and the learners’ career prospects in a rapidly changing work environment.
Education
FSCA and National Treasury urge financial sector to unite on financial education charter
CEOs and other decision-makers have just under three months to provide input on the Draft South African Financial Education Commitment Charter.
Education is key to improving your job prospects amid rising unemployment
Upskilling makes it more likely that you will land a job and advance your career. Here is what you should consider when choosing where to study online.
Parents struggle as back-to-school costs soar: survey reveals financial stress and sacrifices
Close to 90% of parents will have to cut back on essential household expenses to cover back-to-school costs.
OECD calls for VAT hike to help fund permanent grant
South Africa should make the R350-a-month Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant permanent, increase the rate of value-added tax from 15% to 17%, and reform the “distortive” personal income tax system, the Organisation […]
Financial consumer education – Ensuring appropriate initiatives
One of the legislated objectives of the FSCA is to protect financial customers by providing them with financial education programmes, and otherwise promoting financial literacy and the ability to make sound financial decisions. […]
Taking charge of finances – FSCA provides consumer education video tools
As the nation deals with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, it is an important time for South Africans to take charge of their finances. The FSCA has compiled a series of videos […]
Maturity value illustrations – Tribunal re-emphasises need for consumer education
The contentious issue of projections at point of sale versus actual maturity values came to the fore again in a recent Tribunal ruling on whether the Pension Fund Adjudicator was correct in agreeing […]
Maturity value illustrations – Tribunal re-emphasises need for consumer education
The contentious issue of projections at point of sale versus actual maturity values came to the fore again in a recent Tribunal ruling on whether the Pension Fund Adjudicator was correct in agreeing […]
Financial education – Customers need to be put at the heart of your business
Financial education champions from around the world gathered in Cape Town last week for the FSCA-OECD Conference. The conference aimed to find innovative ways to prepare financial customers for current and future changes […]
