Personal Finance

19/05/2026

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2026-05-14-how-us-iran-tensions-are-disrupting-global-markets/

Explore how the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran are reshaping global markets, pushing oil prices higher, and complicating the interest rate cycle as we navigate through 2026.

19/05/2026

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2026-05-12-constitutional-court-ruling-reshapes-tax-risk-management-in-south-africa/

The Constitutional Court of South Africa's recent ruling in Absa Bank Limited and United Towers (Pty) Ltd v CSARS fundamentally alters the landscape of tax risk management, compelling CFOs, attorneys, and financial institutions to reassess their strategies in light of new legal standards.

19/05/2026

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2026-05-13-pension-funds-adjudicator-criticises-governance-failures-in-death-benefit-claim/

A pensioner’s battle to claim her late son’s death benefit highlights severe governance issues within the Chemical Industries National Provident Fund, as the Pension Funds Adjudicator calls for accountability after nearly nine years of unresolved claims.

19/05/2026

Catch our very own Nicola Mawson tonight discussing the cost of attending the FIFA World Cup in the US, on 94.7.

18/05/2026

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2026-05-12-is-your-car-warranty-still-valid-4-signs-its-time-to-consider-protection/

Discover the four crucial signs that indicate it's time to consider a car warranty, even if your vehicle is currently running smoothly. Protect yourself from unexpected repair costs and ensure peace of mind on the road.

18/05/2026

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2026-05-12-how-hedge-funds-are-reshaping-investment-strategies-for-smoother-returns/

Explore how hedge funds are emerging as vital tools for investors seeking stability and smoother returns amidst market volatility, as experts discuss the emotional impact of market fluctuations on investment decisions.

18/05/2026

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2026-05-12-the-volatile-fuel-market-implications-of-recent-price-adjustments/

Recent errors in fuel price calculations by the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources have led to significant adjustments in diesel prices, adding to the uncertainty in South Africa's already volatile fuel market.

18/05/2026

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/2026-05-11-when-the-raf-delays-your-claim-it-cant-use-that-delay-against-you/

If the Road Accident Fund sits on your claim and lets it prescribe, a High Court has ruled it cannot then use that delay against you.

18/05/2026

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2026-05-03-pension-plain-are-you-liable-for-your-employers-unpaid-retirement-fund-contributions/

Discover the personal liability you may face if your employer fails to pay retirement fund contributions. Learn about the legal obligations under the Pension Funds Act and how to protect yourself from potential penalties.

13/05/2026

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2026-05-11-what-the-new-earnings-threshold-means-for-employers-under-the-bcea/

Discover how the recent earnings threshold change under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act affects employer responsibilities and employee protections, and learn the essential steps to ensure compliance.