The Outlook for the South African rand in 2024 It’s only natural that when you begin a new year, you look to the markets to try and understand what your investment strategy should be. Living in South Africa and working in rands, we are often influenced by the rand’s instability Read more
Saying goodbye to 2023 As 2023 comes to an end, to us at least, it means saying thank you – to you! If the world around us has taught us anything, it’s that showing appreciation for what and who we have around us is what life is all about. So, Read more
Beyond Borders: Navigating challenges and opportunities in SA Forex trends In the tumultuous seas of the offshore forex market, South African investors have sailed through a challenging 2023, grappling with market stress, geopolitical issues, and economic uncertainties. Various trends and challenges defined the forex landscape for South African investors this Read more
Travel Foreign Exchange During the festive season many of us pack our bags and head off to exotic locations. Leaving South Africa behind as we explore the world – if we are lucky enough to do so. And with all this travel there are certain requirements – from a financial Read more
Tax Migration Emigration has been a topic of discussion for quite some time now. Most of us will know or have a friend or family member that is currently residing overseas. While official numbers of those who have emigrated cannot be properly ascertained, according to Business Tech “the latest data from SARS Read more
Maximising Offshore Savings Strategies for South Africans to Minimise Forex Charges and Preserve Wealth in a Challenging Economy November 2023: In the current global financial landscape, marked by economic uncertainty and market fluctuations, South Africans are increasingly seeking avenues to safeguard their wealth and explore opportunities beyond the country’s borders. Read more
Moving Funds Offshore and Onshore When it comes to investment there are a number of investment strategies that can be employed by the everyday investor. One of which is investing funds (and in some cases, people’s nest eggs) offshore. This – according to Investec – has a number of benefits Read more
Foreign Investment Allowance With everyone and their cousin twice-removed emigrating to Australia together with the expansion of local businesses overseas, it has become an everyday occurrence for South African’s to either have assets overseas or for South Africans to make financial investments overseas. Why a person may do so varies Read more
Unlocking International Opportunities 7 ways Kuda FX’s ISO certification empowers Importers and Exporters in FX Risk Management Our readers will most certainly know by now that Kuda FX is ISO certified. We have written about it in our articles We are ISO certified!; What does an ISO certification mean? and Read more
Navigating Rand Volatility: Protecting South African Businesses from Exchange Rate Turbulence The South African Rand (ZAR) is experiencing another tumultuous period. Following a robust rally last Tuesday, the Rand’s fortunes have taken a hit, with its earlier gains yielding to a more cautious market sentiment. Factors contributing to this turbulence Read more