SMEs Embrace AI to Boost Efficiency and Competitiveness. Berlin, October 2023 - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their operations, improve customer experiences, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. A recent study published in the Journal of Business Management highlights the key AI [...]
WHO NEEDS TO DO ESTATE PLANNING? Many may think that they are not old enough or wealthy enough to warrant doing any estate planning. However, if a person is over the age of eighteen, no matter how small his estate is, it is advisable to begin the process. All persons 16 years [...]
Wealth Tax to fund Basic Income Grant (BIG)? There have recently been calls for a wealth tax to fund BIG. While it is readily acknowledged that South Africa is the most unequal society in the world, The implementation of a wealth tax is not that easily achieved. The Davis Tax Committee in [...]
Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) set for the 4th of November 2021 Newly appointed Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana. Will table the MTBPS on the 4th of November at 14h00. The MTBPS sets out the policy framework for the Budget that is presented every February, updates National Treasury's economic forecasts, adjusts [...]
Revising Your Estate Plan While one should review their estate plan annually, here are some key events which should ring a bell for an estate planner to revise their estate plan: Divorce The Wills Act states that except where expressly otherwise provided, a bequest to a divorced spouse will be deemed revoked [...]
Economic Policy Paper for Public Comment The Minister of Finance, Mr Tito Mboweni, is calling on members of the public to make comments on a paper titled: “Economic transformation, inclusive growth, and competitiveness: Towards an Economic Strategy for South Africa”. The paper, prepared by the National Treasury, is an attempt to translate the broad outcomes of inclusive growth, economic [...]
WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING? “In the world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” Benjamin Franklin So, with absolute certainty we know we can plan for this event! In today’s world planning for death is only part of this complex and dynamic process. Below is a brief outline of the estate [...]
