Investor opportunities using S12J VCCs?
In June 2009, The Income Tax Act was amended to make provision for investors to be incentivised to invest in Venture Capital Companies (VCCs).
Retirement fund reform implementation
The next significant step in Government’s reformation of the retirement fund industry has been taken and has seen the implementation of the final retirement...
Invest offshore ‘for the right reasons’
South Africans tend to flock offshore in response to rand weakness or negative news headlines.
This is counterintuitive, costly and can destroy value.
The decision to...
African investment returns!
The euphoria of the ‘Africa rising’ narrative may have faded after slowed economic growth across the continent over the past few years, but there...
Impact of changes to economic policies
The phrase "radical economic transformation" is on everybody's lips and the international economic world is watching South African politicians to see how this phrase will play out in changes to the economic policies.
Financial advisors licensing changes
"It’s inevitable that currently authorised financial services providers are going to have to change their business models to adapt to a revised licensing framework,” says Thulani Dyasi, who works in the Banking and Financial Services Regulatory Practice Group at pan-African law firm Bowmans.
Review applications & post-transfer realities
When contemplating the purchase of a business as a going concern, it is necessary to carry out the appropriate due diligence of the respective business.
Political instability a concern?
While South Africans are still coming to terms with the implications of junk status (so far not much), global markets are not standing still and a number of notable developments are taking place.
Municipalities advanced rate collection policy declared invalid!
In a boon for the property market, the Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that municipalities that demand property sellers pay many months of rates, fees and charges prior to issuing a rates clearance certificate to transfer the property, may no longer do so.
More important than ever to manage finances
Two weeks have passed since political drama caused havoc in markets yet again, this time with very serious consequences for the South African economy, consumers and investors.
