By Hayden Sadler, Country Manager According to Statistics South Africa, the economy shrank by -3.2% in the first quarter of 2019. This ongoing economic downturn has had an impact on many industries, forcing them to relook at the way they do business. In the financial services sector in particular, it has become important to minimise…
Founders, directors and employees of start-up companies in South Africa should be aware that acquiring or owning shares carrying restrictions such as ‘lock-ins’ could land them with a tax liability at 45%. ‘If you hold restricted shares, you pay a much higher tax rate when you exit or when the restrictions lift– at the marginal…
Debbie Goodman-Bhyat Managing teams comprised of a range of generations is a growing challenge for leaders and, if this challenge is not constructively and proactively addressed, it can have a substantial negative impact on affected employees and ultimately the organisation, a leadership expert says. “As more and more people put off retirement until later, whether…
Allianz Global Wealth Report: South Africa’s financial assets decline by 3.2% Global financial assets fall in 2018 for the first time since the financial crisis Convergence between poorer and richer countries comes to a halt Growth in liabilities stabilizes at high level Global wealth middle class stagnates Allianz unveiled the tenth edition of the Allianz…
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As a profession that recognises itself as a critical player in creating value for the country and indeed the world, one of our main objectives is to instill the value of responsible leadership in all of those who are part of the profession already, as well as those who are working towards achieving the designation.…
The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest, known as the lungs of the planet for its role in absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. The billions of trees hold a vast amount of carbon, accumulated over hundreds and even thousands of years. The leaves absorb a huge quantity of carbon dioxide and put oxygen back…
By Jeff Miller With the World Economic Forum for Africa happening in Cape Town this week as well as the latest quarterly SA GDP data being released, there is naturally a big focus on the state of SA Inc. It’s no secret that in 2019, South Africa’s economic environment has been fraught with challenges. South…
By Hayden Sadler, Country Manager for South Africa at INFINIDAT Now is the time for companies to ensure their data is compliant with the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act. Although, South African businesses have been slow on the uptake when preparing for PoPI, intelligent data management can greatly simplify this mammoth task. Wavering is…
By Louw Barnardt, Co-founder and MD at Outsourced CFO Embracing technology isn’t just a matter of having the latest and greatest gadgets and gizmos at hand whenever we want to use them – it’s something that’s integrated into every part of our everyday lives. And it’s no different for businesses. Technology is part of everything,…