What the latest downgrade means for the rand and the future of SA

by Andrew Rissik | Dec 1, 2020

South Africa’s credit rating has dropped again following further downgrades by ratings agencies Moody’s and Fitch last week. While this was no...

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Financial emigration to be phased out in March 2021

by Tim Powell | Nov 18, 2020

The Treasury has clarified new rules that will prevent South Africans from accessing their retirement annuities for three years after they’ve ...

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125 units available in exclusive new Golden Visa fund

by Andrew Rissik | Nov 12, 2020

If you want to own a piece of Portuguese history and purchase a share within a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the charming city of Porto, the R...

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UK immigration 2021: What’s changing and what you should know

by John Dunn | Nov 12, 2020

A new points test for skilled migration, a new student visa route and some changes to the visitor visa rules are just some of the highlights o...

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2020 offshore investment deadline looms: What you need to know

by Tim Powell | Nov 2, 2020

In tumultuous times, offshoring part of your investment portfolio may be a good way to hedge against risk. South Africans have very specific y...

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Robot Wors: Can an algorithm replace a cross-border financial advisor?

by Niel Pretorius | Sep 23, 2020

There’s nothing quite like a juicy boerewors roll braaied on an open fire. Getting it perfect is a skill in itself, and nobody likes a boerie ...

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10 challenges South Africans face setting up a business in the UK

by Scott Brown | Aug 3, 2020

The UK is one of the world’s leading investment destinations for companies relocating and developing their global business. Despite the obviou...

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Older South Africans are taking their wealth and pensions offshore

by Staff Writer | Jul 12, 2020

In the current precarious economic climate, South African residents over age 55, who invested in retirement annuities (RAs), preservation fund...

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Everything you need to know about the changes to the 2019/2020 tax filing season

by William Louw | Jun 30, 2020

On 5 May 2020, the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Edward Kieswetter, announced changes to the 2019/20 personal tax ...

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