Economy
Cautious SARB weighs up trade-off between inflation and growth
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is carefully balancing the trade-off between controlling inflation and supporting growth, with recent monetary policy decisions reflecting cautious optimism amid global and domestic uncertainties.
Financial Services
Leadership Strategies for Cross-Border Financial Services
In the ever-changing and fast-paced world of financial services, strong leadership is of utmost importance. As industries continue to globalize, the challenges of effectively managing diverse teams across many countries and cultures become more apparent.
Fintech
Emerging Technology: Risks and Opportunities in the Financial Markets
Emerging technologies like DLT offer efficiency and cost benefits but require careful evaluation for legal, security, and compliance risks. Adoption is limited by regulatory gaps, but they could disrupt markets if integrated with existing systems and supported by strong legal frameworks.
Instruments & Investments
SA Systemically Important Financial Institutions to start issuing Financial Loss Absorbing Capacity Instruments in 2025
The Financial Stability Board's TLAC standard and South Africa's FLAC instruments ensure that major banks can absorb losses and recapitalize without taxpayer-funded bailouts. FLAC, introduced in 2023, requires South Africa's six largest banks to issue these instruments by 2025.
International
African Growth and Opportunity Act eligibility requirements under review in three African countries
On 2 November 2021, US President Joe Biden announced that three African countries would be terminated from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program, unless they took urgent action to meet statutory eligibility criteria by 1 January 2022.
Markets
RUSSIA UNSETTLES MARKETS
Russia's update to its nuclear doctrine, signaling a more aggressive stance and potential use of nuclear weapons in non-traditional scenarios, has heightened global geopolitical tensions and market volatility.
Personal Finance
Integrating Private Education into Your Financial Plan: A Strategic Investment in Your Child’s Future
In the realm of financial planning, the choices we make today lay the foundation for a secure and prosperous future.
