Women’s Month is upon us, prompting the question as to whether women make better investors than men. The notion that the fairer sex is inherently better suited to investing has gained considerable traction in recent years. The Economist in 2014: ‘Why women investors appear to outperform men.’ Fortune in 2015: ’Two new pieces of research…
Yes, with a target of 25% the amended B-BBEE codes of good practice without a doubt place significant emphasis on black equity ownership. Many have found this move by the DTI strange and are rightly wondering what happened to ‘broad-based’ black economic empowerment. The generic amended codes require that a business spend 40% of its…
What is the point of competitive sport? Is it to get onto the field and compete? Or is it to win? As an athlete, do you strive to represent yourself, your team, and your country, and do the best you can? Or do you go further, seeking to reach the top, to be the best?…
How are the changes in auditor reporting requirements related to ethics? By Saadiya Adam Some might consider ethical requirements an unlikely topic to discuss alongside the recently released new and revised auditor reporting standards by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), and specifically International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 700 (Revised), Forming an Opinion…
Perfect your CV With an unemployment rate of around 25% in South Africa – and possibly more, depending on how you calculate it – competition for every job opening is fierce. The first step towards securing your dream job is putting together a professional curriculum vitae. But many great candidates fail at this first hurdle…
A catalyst for change They say that there are two ways to change the world – with the pen (the use of ideas) and the sword (the use of power). Quite understandably, it has been proven that using ideas to foster change is more effective than using the sword. While change is not as simple…
Two German competitors have recently launched their new versions of their best-seller sedans, and we take a look at how they stack up. EXTERIOR On the looks side, Jetta has kept similar lines and one has to look carefully to make out the difference from the older model. The only differentiation factor is the LED…
‘I’ll have a baby when I can afford it.’ How many times haven’t we heard this line or said it ourselves? The problem with this statement is that you’ll never be able to afford it. A sobering thought. We have children even though we can’t afford them. Yet we make it work. All are fed,…
Twelve ambitious women CAs(SA) tell us how they manage their demanding careers and still find the time to be successful sportswomen. Lynn Grala interviewed them. Change starts with small beginnings. These twelve sporty women show us that real change requires more than just good intentions. What is needed is one serious decision followed by a…
Fastest-growing African country for millionaires Mozambique is expected to be the fastest-growing African market for individuals with a net worth of US$1 million or more over the next ten years, followed by Ivory Coast and Zambia, according to the Africa 2015 Wealth Report. South Africa is home to the most people in Africa worth US$1…