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Cross-border set-offs and South African exchange control: a risk multinationals cannot ignore

Cross-border set-offs and South African exchange control: a risk multinationals cannot ignore

By Esther Geldenhuys and Julie Oppenheim, Partners, and Robyn Berger, Tax Executive, Bowmans Multinational enterprises (MNEs) doing business in South Africa should take note of an aspect of the country’s Exchange Control Regulations, 1961, that is

SA Poised to Benefit Economically as Africa Takes Center Stage at the Upcoming G20

SA Poised to Benefit Economically as Africa Takes Center Stage at the Upcoming G20

By: Dr Alex Malapane, Prof Shamila Singh, & Sele YalaghuliSouth Africa’s presidency of the G20 in 2025 arrives at a moment of critical transition. Global trade policy, finance mechanisms and climate commitments set in the

Seven strategic shifts to attract investment into South Africa

Seven strategic shifts to attract investment into South Africa

By Rowan de Klerk, CEO at The CFO CentreSouth Africa is not short of potential. We have a strategic geographic position, a well-capitalised financial sector, a sophisticated legal framework, and untapped opportunities across energy, mining,

Understanding Global Shifts and Strategic Responses for South African Traders

Understanding Global Shifts and Strategic Responses for South African Traders

By Zihaad Israfil, CEO of CFI Financial Group South Africa“At a time when headlines move markets, and geopolitical risks evolve seemingly by the hour, today’s traders must stay sharper than ever. The global financial landscape is

Strained SA-US Relations Put AGOA At Risk, But Business Must Retain Compliance for Future Trade Opportunities

Strained SA-US Relations Put AGOA At Risk, But Business Must Retain Compliance for Future Trade Opportunities

South Africa’s current relations with the US is at a crossroad. With fallout from the signing of the Expropriation Act into law, the withdrawal of USAID, and the expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador to the

Spotting red flags in brokers and trading platforms

Spotting red flags in brokers and trading platforms

Red flags aren't just for relationships—they’re also key to identifying untrustworthy trading platforms. With South Africa’s growing crypto and forex trading market, more traders are at risk of scams, hidden fees, and manipulative broker tactics. Octa analyst

CFI Financial Appoints Maddy Mutati as Country Marketing Manager for South Africa

CFI Financial Appoints Maddy Mutati as Country Marketing Manager for South Africa

CFI Financial Group, a globally recognised leader in online trading services, has announced the appointment of Maddy Mutati as Country Marketing Manager in South Africa.Mutati joins the team with a wealth of experience in marketing,

What losing US trade benefits means for South Africa’s economy and international payments

What losing US trade benefits means for South Africa’s economy and international payments

By Harry Scherzer, CEO, Future Forex With South Africa’s preferential benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) uncertain, individuals and businesses are preparing for what many fear could be the end of our special

Embracing South Africa’s trading revolution

Embracing South Africa’s trading revolution

Zihaad Israfil, CEO of CFI South Africa“South Africa’s trading landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by technological advancements, increased market accessibility, and growing interest in alternative investments. At CFI Financial, we focus on empowering local

Saving money on international money transfers in 2025 is about more than just the exchange rate

Saving money on international money transfers in 2025 is about more than just the exchange rate

With Donald Trump's election and, more recently, strong employment numbers coming out of the US, many South Africans will have been keeping a nervous eye on the Rand’s performance against major currencies. That nervousness isn’t