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What to expect from November’s interest rate decision

21 November 2018

The last Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in 2018 is well underway, with policymakers considering the possibility of a rate hike in November against the backdrop of rising inflation expectations. SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago is expected to announce the MPC decision on Thursday, 22 November.

Brace yourself for interest rate hikes

16 November 2018

Nobody likes to hear bad news, but it is always better to be prepared than to be caught off guard. Consider this your ‘extreme weather warning’ as we brace for the wave of imminent interest rate hikes to reach our shores.

PwC’s Economists analysis on Presidential Investment pledges

14 November 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently stated at the Presidential Investment Summit that “nearly R290 billion” had been pledged by both local and international companies seeking to participate in the President’s 5-year US$100 billion year plan. According to calculations by PwC’s Strategy& economists this investment will add around R338 billion to SA’s GDP over the period 2019-2024.

The missed opportunities and positive beginnings revealed by the 2018 MTBPS

30 October 2018

The 2018 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, delivered on Wednesday 24 October by the Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, contained a clear picture of the past mistakes that will continue to haunt South Africa in the coming years. However, this may also be the first time in recent years that the public has been provided with a basis for positive change down the line.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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