South Africans moving to Australia post Covid-19

by Staff Writer | Jun 27, 2020

South Africans moving to Australia have had their plans halted by Covid-19 pandemic, and it is anticipated that Australian borders will remain...

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The "market" is not the economy - buckle up, there's still a rough ride ahead

There's some surprise, among clients and commentators, at the recovery of financial markets as the economic shock of the Covid-19 situation un...

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How SA and non-SA tax residents are taxed differently

by William Louw | May 2, 2020

The Covid-19 lockdown and the measures being taken to mitigate it, are severely impacting the South African fiscus.

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Where to next for a South Africa guillotined by downgrades and Covid-19?

by Andrew Rissik | Apr 24, 2020

The President has realised that to kickstart the economy, he has to put cash in the hands of consumers. Now let's see if he has the will to fi...

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Covid-19 – Challenging our ideas

In economic data terms Covid-19 is in a category all its own. But as we enter a phase I would call ”peak horror” I’d like to share a view of t...

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Does financial planning advice really make a difference?

People often contemplate whether it’s beneficial to hire a financial planner or not. With global uncertainty on the increase, now is as good a...

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SA expat confusion over tax status as amendments loom

by William Louw | Feb 17, 2020

Taxpayers who will be most affected by the legislation are those in the Middle East or in countries where there is no double taxation agreemen...

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Do you have the "optimal" investment portfolio?

by Staff Writer | Oct 25, 2019

The investment industry, like any other, is out to sell its wares. To do this, it needs stories, because people buy stories, don’t they? The s...

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How do you think about risk? The psychology behind investment decisions

Deciding on the risk you take with your investments is a slippery subject. One is more likely to think rationally about the concept when your ...

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