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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.

Rebound

Rebound

14 February 2005

The Nedcor Economic Unit reports that the rand was weaker against major currencies earlier in the week, but rebounded following the Reserve Bank’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday.

Steady as she goes

Steady as she goes

10 February 2005

Reserve Bank governor Mboweni said that the MPC meeting has been concluded and that while the world outlook remains positive, with widespread growth the order of the day, the major risks have not changed since their last meeting.

Good times…

Good times…

28 January 2005

Charles de Kock, head of asset allocation and strategy at OMAM says that there are some structural trends in the country.

quick poll
Question

Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

Answer
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
The proverbial...

The proverbial...

07 December 2004
In line...

In line...

24 November 2004
A lack of interest?

A lack of interest?

23 November 2004