FROM THE FINANCIAL ADVICE TEAM – OCTOBER 2016
This segment of our October 2015 newsletter is a good illustration of how unpredictable global investment markets and geo-politics can truly be…
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From the financial advice team – July 2016
As we commence the 3rd quarter of 2016, we reflect on the first 6 months of the year where global market volatility and political uncertainty remain the norm.
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From the financial advice team – April 2016
The period ending March 31st 2016 can aptly be described as a roller-coaster first quarter in global markets. Despite the US Dollar and British Pound being under a fair amount of pressure, the period has proven to be the best quarter in decades for gold and global bonds.
We have seen the US Dollar slide to a 7 week low against the Euro and is on track for its biggest quarterly decline in 5 years ….
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Advice from the financial team – January 2016
The year 2015 will certainly be remembered as one of change, uncertainty and volatility.
As we proceed into the New Year, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our clients for the continued support and wish you the very best for 2016.
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Advice from the financial team – October 2015
For some time we have mentioned that market valuations have been elevated, not only in South Africa, but also in other parts of the world following the rise in prices. Although many investment specialists alluded to some form of market correction at some point, the volatility over the past few months has made investors somewhat uneasy.
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Advice from the financial team – July 2015
As we commence with the second half of 2015, we reflect on the past 6 months in which global uncertainty and volatility have remained the norm. Global growth has disappointed, especially, but not surprisingly in oil exporters and forecasts continue to be revised downwards.
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New Tax Treaty with Mauritius
The recently announced new tax agreement with Mauritius is aimed at preventing tax avoidance and/or evasion by multinational corporations and will apply from 1 January 2016.
The treaty introduces Capital Gains Tax (where the disposed investments derive more than 50% of their value from immovable property) and will levy tax on interest (10%) and royalties earned (5%). The two countries aim to work together to determine the tax status of mutual companies and trusts and work together to collect outstanding taxes.
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South Africa 2015 Budget speech update
The Minister of Finance announced amendments to tax and other legislation that may affect investors. These changes, which come into effect on 1 March 2015
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