Simplify tax laws to stimulate economic growth
Tax and the compliance costs imposed by the various tax laws are a tremendous burden to small firms. They are, in fact, one of the greatest inhibitors of small firm development.
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Alan Pullinger, CEO of FirstRand, shares the message of “realistic optimism” he gave global investors
Investors in banking stocks ask first about the prospects of the country where the institution operates, then about the company itself.
CrypTalk ep 8 – Why you should invest in crypto beyond the ‘greater fool’ theory
Ross Sinclair and Gaurav Nair discuss the outcomes of the Ethereum merge, why you should invest in cryptocurrencies, and more.
đŸ”’ Financial Times perspective: Central banks have prepared a recipe for moneraty overkill and liquidity crises
While central banks are keen not to repeat 1970s mistakes, the financial environment and debt burdens are different now.
Non-profit directors must be squeaky clean
If directors of non-profit companies are dishonest, South African courts will not hesitate to declare them delinquent.
đŸ”’ For Wall Street, a strong dollar is front and centre – with insight from The Wall Street Journal
The dollar has gained 17% against the pound so far this year, and it climbed past parity with the euro for the first time in two decades.
South Africa’s economic freedom results are woefully inadequate
The Economic Freedom of the World Report scores major components of liberty in countries around the world. SA continues to fall in its rankings.
Land reform still divides the nation
The failure of land reform thus far must be ascribed to the incapability of the government departments involved in the administration of land reform.
Gatvol electorate buckling up for worsening decade
A recent poll has captured the mood of the nation in so far as expectations for the next decade go with almost 46% of registered voters believing things will get “much worse” in SA.
Lessons for SA: Beware this blueprint for financial disaster
Sri Lanka is the cautionary tale. Margins of safety are gone. One significant misstep from here on out could be economically fatal.