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Important tax issues for South African expats returning home

South African expats returning home

Many things need attention when moving home across borders, your tax affairs are one of the most important because they have a material impact on your overall wealth. Inform SARS immediately on your return Your tax position changes as soon as you return to South Africa. The onus is on the taxpayer to inform SARS […]

Investor Update Extra – May 2022

Investor Newsletter May 2022

There has been a lot of negative economic news in the media this week about the markets and I thought it would be a good idea to provide an update that I hope you will find useful. United States Economy Shrinks The markets were caught off guard by disappointing figures released this week that showed […]

Montenegro – the fastest route to a European passport

Montenegro Citizenship by Investment

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Investor Update April 2022

Containers stacking up in global suply shock

Welcome to our monthly newsletter on the events affecting the financial markets and your investments. Ukraine As we enter the third month of the conflict, our thoughts are with all those suffering, and we continue to hope for an early resolution to end the bloodshed. The war dominates market sentiment and has destabilised commodity and […]

Portugal Golden Visa – Pelican Apartments, Alvor, Algarve

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Investor Update: March 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is into its second month. The ongoing ramifications of the conflict are still dominating the financial picture, overshadowed by the dreadful scenes of destruction and humanitarian crisis we see unfolding on our screens. Our thoughts are with all those suffering and we hope for a speedy resolution to end the […]

Portugal Golden Visa – Lagos Marina, Algarve

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Investor Update: February 2022 – Ukraine & Investment Outlook

In the past few hours, it has been confirmed Russia has initiated a major military action in Ukraine. As always, we are carefully assessing the situation, but the past is a great indicator that impulse changes in response to geo-political unrest have rarely been rewarded. As such our focus will continue to remain on the […]

The financial impact of cancer – and how to protect yourself

Cancer is a financial as well as a health risk

A study by leading UK charity Macmillan highlights the devastating effect cancer can have on the finances of people diagnosed with the disease, leaving them to deal with a financial crisis as well as the killer disease. According to Macmillan’s survey, 39% of sufferers face not only a battle with the killer disease but are […]