Monthly Rand Report: The Rand faces a turbulent start to 2025
by Sebastian Steyn | Feb 3, 2025
Our forex experts dive into the trends and challenges facing the Rand against world currencies during January 2025.
Read moreForex 2024 – Trends, challenges and predictions for the year ahead
by Sebastian Steyn | Jan 27, 2025
2024 was a volatile year for forex activity and currencies around the world. Geopolitics saw the impact of major conflicts, elections in South...
Read moreHow IT SMEs can simplify cross-border payments and stay ahead globally
by Sebastian Steyn | Dec 6, 2024
If you’re running an IT SME, the world is your oyster. Businesses all over are either outsourcing IT services to South Africa or setting up sh...
Read moreTransfer funds out of SA before year end
by Graham Barratt | Nov 14, 2024
It’s nearly the end of 2024, and the clock’s ticking if you hope to make any international money transfers before they expire in December. As ...
Read moreHidden fees and high costs: The price of using banks for FX transfers
by Sebastian Steyn | Sep 24, 2024
If you’re transferring funds from the UK to South Africa, you may assume your bank is the best option. But this could be a costly mistake. Ban...
Read moreGlobal currencies: The potential for a multipolar currency system
by Staff Writer | Jun 6, 2023
Why does the Dollar reign supreme? And could it be unseated? Our Forex experts examine global currencies and explore the possibility of a new,...
Read moreSARS changes to the tax compliance status process – it's not all doom and gloom
by Tim Powell | May 2, 2023
On 24 April 2023, SARS announced changes to its Tax Compliance Status process, with immediate effect. Here’s everything you need to know about...
Read moreForex case study: Transferring funds abroad from a deceased estate
by Gemma Blommaert | Apr 26, 2023
We take a look at a common scenario where funds from a deceased person's estate are transferred to an overseas account.
Read moreA guide to inheritances for South African beneficiaries living overseas
by Tim Powell | Mar 22, 2023
There are three scenarios in South African exchange control for inheriting from a South African deceased estate if you’re overseas. These scen...
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