🔒 From the FT: SA urged to use forex reserves to tackle growing debt burden
Amia Capital, a London-based hedge fund, proposes SA’s government utilise gains from its central bank’s foreign exchange reserves, suggesting a shift in debt management.
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China Evergrande’s debt drama: Navigating a mega default and the economic fallout
As China’s property giant, Evergrande Group, grapples with a colossal debt restructuring, the global economy watches closely.
R1m Local v Offshore Challenge: Rivals agree SA stocks are now super-cheap
A collapse in the Rand and a sharp fall in local asset prices brought the contestants in the R1m Local v Offshore Challenge much closer together.
Forex in SA – Ignorance is expensive, certainly not bliss
Arno von Helden is the driver of Standard Bank’s revolutionary in-house fintech called Shyft, a business that’s democratising the foreign exchange market for retail investors.
SA Treasury’s shock Exchange Control tightening – Magnus Heystek on why, and how citizens will react
Magnus Heystek discusses SA Treasury’s sneaky regulation change in reaction to the flood of private capital legally leaving the country.
How much are you really paying for forex?
Forex charges can be a murky minefield, making it difficult to understand exactly what you’re paying for.
2021 deadline: How to make the most of your offshore forex allowance
As the old year comes to an end and a new one starts, South Africans have a unique opportunity to transfer more offshore than usual.
Habits of a successful trader
The habits listed above aren’t all you’ll need to become successful at trading. However, incorporating them into your trading will boost your chances of success.
Money matters: What to consider when moving abroad
If you move your money when the exchange rate is strong, you could be much better off than if you made your transfer when the rate was lower.
🔒 Forex markets doldrums help Rand – With insights from The Wall Street Journal
‘The risk of a rise in currency volatility is something worth considering for investors with overseas exposure, as well as for corporate treasurers’.