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| Jul 23, 2024 | Rand Report: Eventful week sees Rand depreciate amid global turmoil | Rand Report: Eventful week sees Rand depreciate amid global turmoil. Image: Supplied
This week has been marked by significant events affecting both the local currency and the global landscape. From the attempted assassination of Donald Trum... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Weekly Rand Report: Rand rallies amid US election drama and local economic reforms | Weekly Rand Report: Rand rallies amid US election drama and local economic reforms. Image: Supplied
The South African rand (ZAR) experienced significant fluctuations over the past week due to international influences. Softer US economic dat... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Weekly Rand Report: Rand fights back strongly to reverse early week losses | Rand fights back strongly to reverse early week losses. Image: Supplied
The rand experienced a significant drop of nearly 65 cents against the dollar in the first two days of last week, driven by weak economic data and increased political i... |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Weekly Rand Report: Rand starts strong but drops amid political tensions and stronger Dollar | Rand starts strong but drops amid political tensions and stronger Dollar. Image: Supplied
The rand started the week strong at R17.97 against the US Dollar but lost about 3.05%, reaching a two-week low of R18.50 on Thursday as investors kept... |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Rand Report: Rand hits 10-month high, then dips amid political uncertainty | Rand hits 10-month high, then dips amid political uncertainty. Image: Supplied
South Africa’s rand grew stronger last week following the release of inflation data and the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa for his second term.
ZAR: B... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | The Rand Report: South African Rand gains major strength after a week of geopolitical waves | South African Rand gains major strength after a week of geopolitical waves. Image: Supplied
The rand started at its weakest in many weeks as it fluttered a few cents below R18.90 to the US dollar. Domestic politics were in a state of flux, ... |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Rand Report: A week of fluctuations against the US Dollar and British Pound | Rand Report: A week of fluctuations against the US Dollar and British Pound. Image: Supplied
The South African rand has exhibited some fluctuation, oscillating within a roughly 3% range since last Tuesday. As of this writing, it is position... |
| Jun 5, 2024 | The Rand Report: South African rand weakens amid post-election scepticism | The Rand Report: South African rand weakens amid post-election scepticism. Image: Supplied
The South African rand depreciated to around R18.70 to the USD, reaching a recent one-month low of R18.80 per dollar. This decline was driven by a st... |
| May 29, 2024 | Rand Report: South African rand remains resilient despite resistance ahead of election results | South African rand remains resilient despite resistance ahead of election results. Image: Supplied
Over the past week, the South African rand experienced a mixed performance, driven by both international market dynamics and domestic issues.... |
| May 21, 2024 | Weekly Rand Report: Rand weakens after month-long surge | Weekly Rand Report: Rand weakens after month-long surge. Image: Supplied
The South African rand has been hitting local lows against the USD and GBP, but this downward trend seems to be slowing. Recently, we observed the smallest weekly drop... |
| May 14, 2024 | Weekly Rand Report: Rand gains strength in continuity with current trends | Weekly Rand Report: Rand gains strength in continuity with current trends: Image: Supplied
Over the past week, the South African rand has shown increased strength, notably influenced by a weakening US market and conservative policies from t... |
| May 8, 2024 | Rand Report: ZAR rallies amid global currency fluctuations | Rand Report: ZAR rallies amid global currency fluctuations: Image: Supplied
Over the past week, the South African rand strengthened against most major currencies. This rise was primarily influenced by international factors, particularly tre... |
| May 1, 2024 | Weekly Rand Report: ZAR Strengthens amid global tensions | The Weekly Rand Report: ZAR Strengthens amid global tensions.: Image: Supplied
The South African rand demonstrated significant strength this past week, largely influenced by international factors and global market sentiments. The rise in te... |
| Apr 23, 2024 | The Rand Report: Rand falls amid Middle East tensions and market jitters | The Rand Report: Rand falls amid Middle East tensions and market jitters: Image: Supplied
This past week, the South African rand experienced notable declines, primarily influenced by a “risk-off” sentiment amid the ongoing conflict in the M... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | The Rand Report: South African rand gains momentum | The Rand Report: South African rand gains momentum: Image: Supplied
This week, two significant events occurred. Firstly, US inflation data came in higher than expected, delaying the anticipated rate cut from July to September, which in turn... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Rand Report: Weak USD and strong gold boosts ZAR | Rand Report: Weak USD and strong gold boosts ZAR. Image: Supplied
Over the past week, the South African rand (ZAR) increased significantly against both the USD and the British Pound (GBP). The currency was mostly driven by a weaker USD and ... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Rand Report: Rand stable despite global turmoil | Rand Report: Rand stable despite global turmoil: Image: Supplied
Over the past week, the South African Rand (ZAR) maintained stability, fluctuating within a limited range. The currency consistently traded between R23.75 and R23.95 against t... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Rand Report: Rand and gold surge boost South African economy | Rand Report: South African economy strengthens with gold surge Image: Supplied
This past week, the South African Rand demonstrated notable strength, achieving levels not seen since mid-February. The Rand’s robust performance was primarily f... |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Sable International CEO Reg Bamford completes Cape Town Cycle Tour | There were plenty of familiar – and famous – faces spotted along the route of Sunday’s Cape Town Cycle Tour. Image: James Durrant
There were plenty of familiar – and famous – faces spotted along the route of Sunday’s Cape Town Cycle Tour.
H... |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Tax considerations when emigrating to Australia | Tax considerations when emigrating to Australia: Image: Adobe stock
Sable International’s SA Tax Director, William Louw, answers some frequently asked questions about the tax implications of leaving South Africa and how assets, income, and ... |
| Jul 18, 2023 | UK to increase visa fees – Here’s by how much | UK Prime Minister recently announced that visa application fees for the country would soon increase. Photo: canva
UK visa fees to see a hike
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has announced that visa fees for the UK would soon go up signif... |
| Mar 8, 2023 | What does greylisting mean for the average South African? | What does greylisting mean for the average South African? Image: Supplied
Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has placed South Africa on its list of “jurisdictions under increased... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | Portuguese government moves to end popular golden visa program | Portuguese government moves to end popular golden visa program: Image: Adobe Stock
The Portuguese prime minister on 16 February stated that Portugal’s highly attractive residency-by-investment solution’s days are numbered.
For those who are... |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Rand Report: Rand flat as volatility dissipates | Rand Report Rand flat as volatility dissipates: Image: Supplied
The South African rand had a relatively uneventful trading week, as recent volatility has subsided. The absence of a significant global catalyst left the market without a defin... |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Why South Africans should invest in property in Portugal | Why South Africans should invest in property in Portugal: Image: Adobe stock
Compared to many other wealthy countries in the world, especially in Europe, Portugal is particularly welcoming to foreign investors with the numerous initiatives ... |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Have you left South Africa? Here’s a guide to withdrawing your RA in 2022 | Have you left South Africa? Here’s a guide to withdrawing your RA in 2022: Image: Adobe stock
Retirement annuities explained
A retirement annuity (RA) is a tax-advantaged investment made by an individual instead of or in addition to their e... |
| Aug 8, 2022 | 5 things to consider when choosing a forex partner for your business | 5 things to consider when choosing a forex partner for your business: Image: Adobe stock
Regulatory compliance
The goal of regulatory bodies is to protect both investors and forex providers. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other r... |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Need to move money offshore? Apply for your tax clearance certificate sooner rather than later | Need to move money offshore? Apply for your tax clearance certificate sooner rather than later: Image: Adobe stock
South African residents moving funds offshore are limited to sending R1 million (the “standard discretionary allowance” – SDA... |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Currency hedging: How to manage your SME’s foreign exchange risk | Currency hedging: How to manage your SME’s foreign exchange risk: Image: Adobe stock
Modern technology has allowed businesses to internationalise their business processes. This, together with the fact that most governments compete to attrac... |