Tax clearance certificates – why are they taking so long?
by Tim Powell | Aug 1, 2022
In recent months, tax clearance certificates for South Africans wishing to take advantage of their foreign investment allowances have been tak...
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How to encash your RA after leaving South Africa – a step-by-step guide
by Tim Powell | Jul 20, 2022
Accessing your retirement annuity when you left South Africa used to be a simple process of financial emigration. In March 2021, a new law pas...
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How currency exchange rates are determined
by Staff Writer | Jun 24, 2022
Currency exchange rates are one of the most volatile financial phenomena and are driven by a multitude of factors, ranging from political inst...
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A brief history of the British pound sterling (GBP)
by Staff Writer | May 31, 2022
Today, the British Pound is considered one of the most stable and strongest currencies in the world. It is also one of the most traded amongst...
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Forex tips: How to pay your study abroad fees from South Africa
by Staff Writer | Mar 14, 2022
South Africans are limited by the South African Reserve Bank with the amount they can transfer out of the country each year without a tax clea...
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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. This is b...
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Weekly Market Watch: AUD weakens against all but one of the top 20
by Staff Writer | Nov 8, 2021
Market predictions and forex forecasts for the week of 8 November 2021.
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International money transfers: Top tips and advice from forex brokers
by Gemma Blommaert | Sep 30, 2021
In today’s digital era, sending money abroad should be fast, flexible and secure. We have put together this international money transfer guide...
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5 changes that will affect South Africans who send Rands offshore
by Tim Powell | Sep 23, 2021
The biggest change to affect South Africans who transfer funds out of the country has been the removal of the financial emigration process. Si...
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