Economy
GDP horror show
Unfortunately, it seems that in terms of economic data, South Africa’s 2019 film has begun in much the same vein as 2018, and could easily be classified within the “horror” genre given heightened fears that South Africa could once again enter a technical recession in the first half of the year.
Financial Services
Investigating Insurance Indemnities
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in South Africa, in Centriq Insurance Company Limited v Oosthuizen and another, was tasked with considering the correct interpretation of an exclusion of liability clause contained in a professional indemnity insurance contract.
Fintech
Opinion piece: The progression from banking to bAInking
Today’s customers demand an always-on, immediately responsive customer experience, and banks are turning to the likes of automation, robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to respond to these demands.
Instruments & Investments
Timing the forex market – can it be done?
It’s true that the forex market never sleeps – there’s always someone trading currency somewhere around the globe at any time of the day or night – but are there optimal times when one can benefit from transacting?
International
Africa Business in Brief
Africa
AgDevCo and KfW appoint Barak Fund Management to handle the USD20-million Sub Saharan...
Markets
April Market Review 2019
Global markets did well on the back of a good earnings season. The S&P 500 had reached over 15% in returns by the end of April, for the year to date.
Personal Finance
The importance of your will
Hanno Bekker, founder and director of Bekker Attorneys, provides insight into what you should be aware of and what is crucial when it comes to your own will.