The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill: what’s the big deal for consumers?
In 2011 South Africa began implementing a new regulatory framework for the evolving financial sector. Dubbed the ‘Twin Peaks’ regime, South Africa is the eighth country in the world to adopt such an approach to governance. With the Conduct of Financial Institutions...
Pumpkin – the South African way
Close your eyes and remember those lazy Sunday afternoons seated around the kitchen table. What’s the first thing you remember? Pampoen tert? Or perhaps pampoen koekies? There’s nothing quite like these delicious sweet treats, which oddly are made from a...
Expat tax matters: What is exit tax in South Africa?
There’s been a lot of fuss in the media recently about an exit charge for South African expats which has been blown somewhat out of proportion. In the interests of averting unnecessary panic, it must be pointed out that for South Africans exiting the...