What the latest downgrade means for the rand and the future of SA
by Andrew Rissik | Dec 1, 2020
South Africa’s credit rating has dropped again following further downgrades by ratings agencies Moody’s and Fitch last week. While this was no...
Read moreFinancial emigration to be phased out in March 2021
by Tim Powell | Nov 18, 2020
The Treasury has clarified new rules that will prevent South Africans from accessing their retirement annuities for three years after they’ve ...
Read moreWhy South Africa overtook India as the UK’s top offshore location
by Saskia Johnston | Nov 4, 2020
As companies worldwide respond to increasing cost and efficiency pressures, South Africa is becoming a favoured international location for bus...
Read more2020 offshore investment deadline looms: What you need to know
by Tim Powell | Nov 2, 2020
In tumultuous times, offshoring part of your investment portfolio may be a good way to hedge against risk. South Africans have very specific y...
Read moreHow to choose the best forex broker to refer business to
by Saskia Johnston | Oct 20, 2020
A business’s foreign exchange requirements can range from simple to complex, so it’s important that you recommend the right forex broker for y...
Read moreThe unexpected success of the UK wine industry during Covid
by Saskia Johnston | Oct 1, 2020
Over lockdown, much was made of our increased passion for alcohol – think Zoom happy hours and homemade “quarantinis” – all in an effort to fi...
Read moreA step-by-step guide on financial emigration out of South Africa
by Tim Powell | Sep 23, 2020
Legislation was amended in 2008 to allow financially emigrated South Africans to transfer their remaining financial assets overseas. Below we ...
Read moreWhat you need to know about paying for a destination wedding
by Saskia Johnston | Sep 18, 2020
On your big day, you’ll only have one question to think about and one answer to give: “I do”. In the months leading up to your destination wed...
Read moreHow Hongkongers eligible for a BNO passport can gain UK citizenship
by John Dunn | Sep 18, 2020
Nearly three million Hongkongers are now eligible to settle in the UK thanks to an offer by the UK government. Here’s everything you need to k...
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