“Unlike married couples, you are not automatically protected by laws like the Maintenance of Surviving Spouse Act. Another important factor is that without a Will, it becomes difficult to claim tax benefits and estate deductions, which could…
"Over the past decade, the Western Cape has consistently positioned itself as an investment destination. Areas like Cape Town have benefitted from consistent demand driven by tourism and a growing expat community," says Chiko Manokore, Head…
"Cape Town's repeated recognition on the global stage reflects its enduring charm and vibrant ecosystem. For small businesses, this acclaim, combined with the many events hosted throughout the year, offers the chance to collaborate, innovate,…
"We are thrilled to welcome JP Okkers to African Bank at such a pivotal moment in our journey to becoming a digitally-enabled bank. JP's deep expertise and visionary leadership will be instrumental in helping us execute on our Excelerate25 strategy,"…
"We have designed the Global AMC to be an effective and simple tool for portfolio diversification. It leverages our team's extensive experience in international markets to deliver a solution that is both sophisticated and user-friendly," says…
"We are pleased to have received the approval of the Finance Minister for this deal, which enables us to further sustainably scale and diversify the bank. This further delivers on our 'Excelerate25' strategy to expand our core by bringing in…
"Today’s manufacturing data indicates that output expanded by 0.9% in 2Q24 after shrinking by 1.2% in 1Q24. This supports our long-standing view that GDP likely rebounded in Q2 after contracting by 0.1% in Q1 ," says Thanda Sithole, FNB Senior…
"Entrepreneurs must be prepared for the less glamorous aspects of running a business, including countless hours spent on planning, problem-solving, and often, overcoming the mental obstacles of rejection and disappointment," says Alan Shannon,…
"Last year we announced the acquisition of GBL and that we would for a period of time run it as a fully owned subsidiary of ABL. The process of integrating GBL onto the ABL Business Banking platform has been successfully completed and we can…
"The evolution of POS technology presents a pivotal moment for SMEs. When integrated with a comprehensive banking relationship, these devices can be transformed from simple transaction processors into powerful business enablers," says Alan Shannon…
"From smuggling and the misdeclaration of goods to under-invoicing to evade customs duties and taxes, these practices contribute to significant revenue losses for the government, distort market competition, and pose risks to national security…
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