September 3, 2024
FNB Launches "Monetise Your Business" workshops
FNB in partnership with South Africa's leading monetisation expert, Hetty The Entrepreneur, is proud to announce the launch of Monetise Your Business, a series of dynamic workshops designed to empower entrepreneurs in townships across South Africa.
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September 11, 2024
Rewarding positive behaviour with over 10 billion Ðiscovery Miles in 2024
Discovery Vitality members earn Ðiscovery Miles for healthy behaviors, driving, and financial goals, with over Ð10 billion expected to be earned in 2024. These rewards offer greater value than cash, providing discounts, travel savings, and special deals.
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July 30, 2024
Should a ‘finfluencer’ teach your child crucial money skills?
Lee Hancox, Head of Channel and Segment Marketing at Sanlam, warns of the increasing number of Gen Z and Alpha relying on social media "finfluencers" for financial advice. Hancox emphasizes the importance of teaching financial literacy, being cautious of biased or unqualified advice, and blending digital and traditional financial education for a well-rounded understanding of money management
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July 26, 2024
How to get on top of your tax return
As a taxpayer, understanding what your filing obligations are is crucial to ensuring that you remain tax compliant. During this tax season, the South African Revenue Service is once again making use of the auto-assessment process and plans to impose harsher penalties on taxpayers who file their tax returns late.
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July 22, 2024
FNB survey reveals that nearly 50% of South Africans don’t have a retirement plan
The 2024 FNB Retirement Insights Survey offers a glimpse into the current state and evolving dynamics of pre- and post-retirement planning in South Africa. In its second year, the in-depth research reveals persistent challenges around retirement in South Africa and highlights emerging opportunities
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October 9, 2024
Two-Pot legal hurdle crossed, now the race to prepare is on
Today, the President signed the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law, following his signing of the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill last month on 1 June 2024. This means that all prerequisites for SA’s new Two-Pot retirement system to take effect from 1 September 2024 have successfully been concluded.
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