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IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING PLANS
It is crucial for home owners to ensure that there is an approved building plan in place for all improvements to the property and that potential home buyers ask for a copy of an approved building plans when purchasing a home.
Read MoreFIVE BANKS RANKED AMONG SA’S STRONGEST BRANDS
Brand Finance, a business valuation and strategy consultancy company, mentioned ABSA, Capitec, FNB, Nedbank and Standard Bank among the top 10 strongest brands in its report.
Read MoreSASSA AND BANKING INDUSTRY TO SIGN MOU
Discussions with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) on using the infrastructure of South African banks to assist in distributing social grants are proceeding in a positive and productive spirit.
Read MoreMOVING TOWARDS HIGHEST HANGING FRUITS
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has developed a set of ambitious proposals to form part of its 2018 socio-economic engagement agenda with social partners to help the country’s efforts towards economic recovery and inclusive growth and transformation.
Read MoreFINANCIAL SECTOR CONDUCT AUTHORITY LAUNCHES
We are delighted to confirm that, effective 1 April 2018; the Financial Services Board has been transformed into the Financial Sector Conduct Authority - a dedicated market conduct regulator for the South African financial services sector.
Read MoreMOODY’S KEEPS SOUTH AFRICA RATING AT INVESTMENT GRADE
All South Africans – business and consumers – will benefit from this show of confidence in the progress the country has made in addressing some of the concerns previously raised by the rating agency, and in its economy that is beginning to show some growth.
Read MoreRESERVE BANK PLACES VBS MUTUAL BANK INTO CURATORSHIP
Banks are monitored and regulated by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and the National Treasury to ensure the safety of depositor’s money and the stability of the financial system.
Read MoreCABINET RESHUFFLE THE FIRST OF MANY STEPS ON THE ROAD TO ECONOMIC GROWTH
The announcement of a newly constituted cabinet must be applauded as a significant step in the President's effort to win back much-needed domestic and international investor confidence.
Read MoreGOVERNMENT DELIVERS A BOLD BUT FAIR BUDGET, BUT WE’LL NEED TO WORK TOGETHER QUICKLY TO BOOST TRUST AND CONFIDENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
With today’s budget, government has shown its willingness to take some of the hard decisions necessary to restore fiscal stability, but much more serious work needs to be done to ensure fast, sustainable economic growth, the only way to secure investment and create urgently needed jobs.
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICAN BANKS SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT AND STAND READY TO PARTNER WITH GOVERNMENT ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE
The State of the Nation speech will go a long way to creating policy certainty and encouraging domestic and foreign investment, necessary for inclusive economic growth and job creation. Read more here..
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