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Getting old disgracefully?

Getting old disgracefully?

14 March 2005

Changing demographics and the risk to the world economy - Is this a west-centric view, and what does the Asian picture look like?

Opposites attract?

Opposites attract?

07 March 2005

John Loos, senior economist at Absa, says that it is expected that the realignment of the major currencies of the world will continue to have a great bearing on the fortunes of the rand, with the local trade-weighted currency moving inversely to the direc

January numbers – the main points

January numbers – the main points

02 March 2005

John Loos, senior economist at Absa says that January’s trade deficit recorded R3,4 billion, down from a R2,8 billion surplus in December.

Tax, tax and less tax?

Tax, tax and less tax?

22 February 2005

In terms of VAT, Meiring says that R80bn was raised last year, and the rate has been constant for 10 years – a significant achievement – and 6.5% of GDP, and a VAT reduction is not on the cards. Meiring is the business environment manager at OMAM SA.

quick poll
Question

The strongest deterrent against FSP compliance missteps is or should be:

Answer
Rebound

Rebound

14 February 2005
Steady as she goes

Steady as she goes

10 February 2005
Good times…

Good times…

28 January 2005
Looking good

Looking good

27 January 2005
An unremarkable year

An unremarkable year

19 January 2005
Positive signs

Positive signs

10 January 2005
Well done SA

Well done SA

15 December 2004
Worst yet…

Worst yet…

12 December 2004