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Analysing the journalistic basics of becoming a top young analyst
[Leigh Andrews] James Oberholzer recently walked away with the title of 'top young analyst for the year' at the Financial Mail Top Analysts Awards 2015. He tells us about the importance of words in conveying useful numerical information to readers... read more>>



Finance
Parly extends financial interests' deadline for MPs
The Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests has extended the due date set for Members of Parliament (MPs) to declare their financial and other private interests... read more>>
Report reveals nine significant mobile money trends
As new mobile payment models come online, and more sectors embrace mobile as the primary channel for customer engagement and transaction, a report just released reveals nine significant mobile money trends and explores how they are stimulating growth across the expanded mobile ecosystem... read more>>
New home owners must budget carefully
New owners are often taken by surprise at the additional costs that come with a home and need to carefully consider their budget before becoming over-indebted with unnecessary expenses such as new furniture. read more>>
Actuarial & Insurance
Embracing Change - a key theme ahead of FPI Professionals Convention
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) will be hosting its annual FPI Professionals Convention that will see a number of experts gathering to discuss ways to advance the financial planning profession whilst ensuring quality service... read more>>
Next generation of insurance talent
The insurance industry is on the cusp of a talent crisis as its workforce continues to "gray"... read more>>
OESAI to host conference in Mauritius
The Organisation of Eastern and Southern Africa Insurers (OESAI) will be holding its 38th Annual Conference in Mauritius from the 23-26 August 2015... read more>>
Recruiting outdoors, where everyone's attention is up for grabs

Leigh Andrews

Billboards exist for many reasons - driver distraction, consumer attraction and advertiser satisfaction. King Price got all three when it erected a clever recruitment ad right outside a competitor's offices... read more>>
Financial Services
Tech trends shaking up the financial services industry
The financial services industry has to consider the adoption of new technology trends... read more>>
Partnership to provide professional financial planning
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) has established a strategic partnership with Netherlands-based Federatie Financieel Planners (FFP), an organisation that shares FPI's vision of professional financial planning for all... read more>>
Markets & Investment
Investec completes capital raise to fund Griffin acquisition
Investec Group completed its accelerated book build which opened at market close on 17 June, raising R561m at a price of R15.70... read more>>
Growthpoint wins IAS award for excellence
The Investment Analysts Society (IAS) has named Growthpoint Properties as the winner of Excellence in Financial Reporting and Communications Awards 2014 for the property sector... read more>>
6 Things to consider before investing abroad

Charles Mburugu

When it comes to making investments, you have a lot of different options... read more>>
Cheaper to buy than to build
The latest data from Absa Home Loans indicates that building a new home is just becoming too expensive, especially during this period of economic uncertainty and rising electricity costs... read more>>
Bond sell-off sparks drop in property index

Alistair Anderson

The FTSE/JSE South African listed property index (Sapy) has lost 9.48% of its value since the beginning of March, mainly because of the sell-off in bonds this year... read more>>
Assessing transfer prices remains a challenge for Africa
A rapidly growing middle class and urbanisation are expected to continue to contribute to the impressive economic progression in Africa, with real estate development a prime catalyst driving this growth... read more>>
Companies need to adapt to changing environment

Richard Pople

There has been a significant improvement in Africa's 'perceived relative investment attractiveness' over the last three years. This is according to Ernst & Young's attractiveness survey... read more>>
Taxation & Regulation
International online sellers benefit from SA's existing tax legislation
South Africa's online industry is under significant pressure as it battles against global digital giants for revenue in the local market place... read more>>
Venture Capital
MMI Holdings supports international Startupbootcamp
MMI Holdings has announced its support for the first ever insurance incubator programme managed by Startupbootcamp... read more>>
Turning trends into sustainable opportunities
"Entrepreneurs who can identify trends, assess their duration and viability, and swiftly turn them into sustainable opportunities, are entrepreneurs who are geared for success..." read more>>
Business
6 ½ considerations for securing the home office

Perry Hutton

As increasing numbers of employees work from home, organisations often overlook the security needs of remote workers... read more>>
Jobs offered
Finance and Operations Director - Johannesburg
Livity Africa is looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial finance/operations director: a unique opportunity to use your expertise to improve the lives of young people in South Africa. Read more >>

Financial Manager - Cape Town
Full service creative agency Brand inc Creative Group is looking for a young at heart, dynamic and fun loving financial manager to join its head office team in Cape Town. Read more >>

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Financial literacy seminar
Prodimensions - 17 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

Intro to tax analysis and revenue forecasting
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 20 Jul 2015 to 24 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Fiscal Decentralisation & sub-national Government
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 20 Jul 2015 to 24 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Strategic financial value management
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 21 Jul 2015 to 22 Jul 2015, Pretoria

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Advanced tax analysis and revenue forecasting
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 27 Jul 2015 to 31 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Course in introduction to basic bookkeeping
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 1 Aug 2015 to 26 Sep 2015, Pretoria

Financial management for non-financial managers
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 17 Aug 2015 to 21 Aug 2015, Pretoria

Introductory course in customs and excise taxes
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 30 Sep 2015 to 2 Oct 2015, Pretoria

Interviewing skills for fraud examiners/auditors
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 12 Oct 2015 to 16 Oct 2015, Pretoria

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M&A: Increasing your revenue
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Economic indicators: monitoring the SA economy
Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria - 29 Jun 2015 to 3 Jul 2015, Pretoria

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