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Lack of savings culture has consequences
[René Grobler] A recent study shows that only 20% of South Africans have any kind of formal savings with a recognised financial institution... read more>>



Finance
Survey shows that inflation rate is not entirely on the up and up
The Professional Provident Society (PPS), Wits University and Professor Jannie Rossouw released the results of South Africa's first comprehensive inflation survey on 21 November 2014... read more>>
Expert to discuss financial stability in Africa
Professor Franklin Allen, an expert on financial contagion, will be taking part in a financial forum at the University of Cape Town on 2 December 2014... read more>>
Special economic zones regulations being finalised
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is finalising the regulations of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti said... read more>>
Actuarial & Insurance
SAIA CEO steps down, joins Fulcrum
CEO of SAIA Barry Scott will be leaving SAIA at the end of November 2014. Scott will be joining the Fulcrum Group effective 1 December. read more>>
Accounting & Auditing
New principles for financial instruments
The International Accounting Standards Board recently released a new accounting standard for financial instruments... read more>>
Markets & Investment
Zimbabwe says worst is over as it courts SA investors
Zimbabwe's economy is on the mend as the worst is over, the country's finance minister said in a bid to assure investors in South Africa that its neighbour was "not a basket case"... read more>>
Put pedal to the metal or stall, Ford boss warns SA

Brendan Peacock

Ford Motor Company South Africa CEO Jeffrey Nemeth and US under-secretary for economic growth, energy and the environment Catherine Novelli have reiterated that competitor trading bloc development around the world is accelerating... read more>>
Personal responsibility key to a sound retirement strategy

Schalk van der Merwe, Issued by Epic Communications

While policy-makers pursue sustainable retirement reform, this does not preclude the citizens of South Africa from addressing their own retirement needs... read more>>
Taxation & Regulation
Chaos is costly but compliance creates opportunity

Struan Robertson, Issued by Meredith Harington

The regulatory environment is extremely taxing (pun mostly intended). Consider from afar the effects of these regulations on companies in South Africa, the cost of not complying, potential internal issues and the opportunities presented... read more>>
Jobs offered
Facilities Management - Quantity Surveyor - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced quantity surveyor (Ref. FAS/419/1114. Applications close: 9 December 2014. Read more >>



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Economic indicators: monitoring the SA economy
Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria - 1 Dec 2014 to 5 Dec 2014 Pretoria

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