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2015 tax season kicks off
PRETORIA: As the tax season officially got off the ground on 1 July 2015... read more>>



Finance
Fine system will weed out criminals in debit order industry
Fred Steffers, MD of payment systems company SmartCollect, says the new process of fining the originators of unauthorised debit orders up to R1,000 per debit order may go a long way to curb fraud in the industry... read more>>
SA's household savings remains negative

Nolene Parboo

A health check of the South Africa's economy and consumer at the halfway mark of 2015 will show that both are in urgent need of care... read more>>
Mobile payments have finally arrived

Martin Cox

Technological developments are often greeted with a mixture of excitement and cynicism. Mobile payments are no different... read more>>
Teach your kids to save
When it comes to saving money, teaching a new generation how to save is one of the most positive steps South Africa can take as a nation... read more>>
The death of the annual report... As we know it

Sam Bainbridge

We all want a greener, more sustainable world, yet the process of going green still seems to instil fear in some people. Good designers, on the other hand, embrace the move towards sustainability. Not only does green thinking lead to creativity and innovation, ultimately it's good for business, which to us means happy clients... read more>>
Opening up the tender process and other start-up help, just a click away

leigh andrews

OpenTenders is a South African business-to-business social network. It's also determined to assist South Africa achieve its 2030 National Development Plan goals and create millions of jobs - not as pie-in-the-sky as it seems... read more>>
UCT financial masters degree makes global Top 50 list
The Master of Philosophy specialising in Mathematical Finance, presented by the Faculty of Commerce at UCT, has been ranked in 50th position in the prestigious Eduniversal Masters rating for 2014/2015... read more>>
Insurance & Actuarial
Short-term insurance customers less satisfied
Customer satisfaction in the short-term insurance industry showed a decline for the second year in a row... read more>>
Killing two birds with one stone

Danette Breitenbach

In securing the Above the Line (ATL) business of a client in Africa, and a major local client, Switch has a launched itself squarely into the advertising space... read more>>
Tips to protect your car from thieves while travelling
Flying may seem like the easiest and fastest way to travel, but there is a certain kind of fun only a four-wheeled machine can give. There are however certain risks involved in road trips... read more>>
A Different Life 'insures' customers feel good
A life insurance company that is making its customers feel good by doing good... read more>>
Financial Services
Information banks need to grant a loan
If used wisely, access to credit at a bank can build wealth and enhance your lifestyle. The process of applying for a loan is relatively easy, but you have to ensure that you have all the elements in place to qualify... read more>>
Mobey Forum: the future of biometrics in finacial services
To ensure consistent, easy and convenient services for end users, the financial services industry must set aside competition... read more>>
Markets & Investment
Investment industry should be goal-based rather than performance chasing

Paul Wilson

All surveys are created equal, but most performance surveys exist simply to capture factual information - the performance of investment managers over the same measurement periods - at a certain point in time... read more>>
Taxation & Regulation
Is it time for a PAYE health check?

Ilsa Groenewald

All employers should consider doing a PAYE health check on their payroll because it is one of the main focus areas for SARS... read more>>
Business
Preparing financially for a job loss
We often welcome a fresh start with open arms and we've all heard the expression that a change is as good as a holiday. But if a new beginning comes unexpectedly in the form of a retrenchment or a job loss, it can turn your world upside down... read more>>
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