insert_link Business / Economics In S.A, BetterBond has welcomed repo rate cut In S.A, BetterBond has welcomed the 25 basis point repo rate cut to 7.75-percent. Head of Sales, Bradd Bendall, says slowing inflation is fostering a more favourable lending environment, by continuing the rate-cutting trend. Bendall says the decision provides relief for homeowners burdened by rising bond costs since November 2021. BetterBond reports a 30-percent jump in home loan activity in October, signalling a property market recovery: Meanwhile, still in […] todayNovember 22, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Warning Issued on Two-Pot Retirement System Impacting South African Government Dependency Everest Wealth cautions that the two-pot retirement system may contribute to heightened government dependency in South Africa. The concern arises following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's announcement that the system is anticipated to generate a five-billion-rand tax windfall for the government. Riaan Grobler, the head of advisory services at the firm, highlights the risk of frequent withdrawals diminishing long-term savings, potentially increasing reliance on social grants. He emphasizes the need for […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 7