• 2015 is expected to be a positive year for Equity Capital Markets activity in Africa • US$11bn IPO and FO proceeds raised in 2014 in African equity markets • US$37.4bn proceeds raised from 2010 to 2014 • 24 African IPO companies listed in 2014 JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, February 2, 2015/ — 2014 saw the highest…
New policies must “make it easier” for job creation South Africa’s’s new immigration regulations as well as black empowerment regulations must make it easy for small companies to create jobs and contribute to growing the economy, American Chamber of Commerce board member Tim Schweikert said. His comments support a recent report by the Johannesburg-based business…
There has never been a substitute for hard work for Seelan Gobalsamy. From the CA(SA) qualification which he acquired in his early twenties to his role as CEO of STANLIB, he has been driven by the desire to make a difference – first in his own life and now in that of others. Monique Verduyn…
As a trainee you know all about going the extra mile and doing extraordinary things. How you sometimes feel like giving up and just let it all go … SAICA and Sage Pastel are proud to be associated with South African actor Ivan Zimmermann, who embarked on a continent-long mountain biking journey from Cairo on…
Imagine you are trying desperately to pay attention to a technical presentation being delivered, and all you really want to do is to (theoretically) rather stick a fork in your eye than be bored to (technical) tears! In this article, let’s look at how you can turn a seemingly dull subject into an exciting showcase.…
Taxpayers often find them in a position where the letter of the law is applied by the Commissioner when they are assessed for tax. In some instances, however, the boot may be on the other foot and the taxpayer may find himself of herself having to interpret, possibly plan around and complete a tax return…
This article is the second in a series of six that explores six common mistakes that can negatively impact one’s personal financial situation. MISTAKE NUMBER TWO: NOT SAVING ENOUGH OR SAVING TOO LATE Young professionals often wonder what is the best age to start saving. The simple answer is as soon as possible. The earlier…
CFOs embrace technology and risk to drive strategy. They should look ahead and establish their transformational priorities for 2015 and beyond. By Aarti Takoordeen The role of CFOs is ever evolving as they become more influential and crucial strategic business partners. As a consequence of globalisation, advanced technology and dynamic regulation, business faces competitive threats…
Life experiences teach us to avoid, as far as possible, any regrettable decisions. We all know what regret feels like: it’s an unpleasant feeling and it’s understandable that we’d do anything to avoid it. Imagine you buy a lottery ticket every week and always pick the identical sequence of numbers. One week, you decide to…
Do you think it is part of your job to ensure your employees are healthy? If not, I would argue that you should, writes Brett Tromp According to a recent business outlook survey, four of the top ten key challenges facing finance leaders today are employee-related. They are: employee productivity, rising wages and salaries, attracting…