http://www.itinews.co.zaThe complete South African Financial Services News and Information PortalCopyright (C) 2006editor@itinews.co.zawebmaster@itinews.co.zaenITINews RSS Generatorhttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=19&subcategoryid=1148&itemid=347aa72d-122c-4f97-b774-06740978f34cIt has become customary practice to devise a list of resolutions for the year ahead - Vaguely crafted good intentions won't do it and don't last the full year. You have to have a plan.editor@itinews.co.za (Edited by ITInews)Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=19&subcategoryid=1133&itemid=64ccf381-df86-471f-a87a-7a2a94d5535dThe latest Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index - Although the Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index (CFVI) revealed that consumers felt more financially vulnerable in the second quarter of this year, the index also showed that it's not all doom and gloom.editor@itinews.co.za (Edited by ITInews)Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=19&subcategoryid=1148&itemid=32bf4c2e-e871-4b30-b98c-08b2e9bbe823"a good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children" - Every year during the month of September, South Africans celebrate their diverse heritage on September 24.editor@itinews.co.za (Sylvester Kgatla)Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=19&subcategoryid=1133&itemid=da9fa102-a9c0-45a5-83f8-36d31e5136e9Ideal Dreams claims to be conducting arbitrage trading - The Financial Services Board (FSB) issues a warning to consumers not to conduct financial services business with Ideal Dreams, a entity that advertises its services on the internet inviting consumers to invest at least R5 000 and earn 5% interest per day, which is paid daily.editor@itinews.co.za (Edited by ITInews)Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=19&subcategoryid=1133&itemid=c4412a11-1634-4376-af43-a5180115b4ebThe new Companies Act calls on directors to rethink their ethics strategy - The new Companies Act came into effect this May. It now places much more responsibility on top management and holds directors liable for losses.editor@itinews.co.za (Stella Carter)Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=19&subcategoryid=1205&itemid=14d368a2-a8c0-4122-b377-c6103d8c8fdf"If the education crisis is not fixed then businesses throughout South Africa will grind to a halt" - According to the latest skills survey from the Institute of Directors (IoD), the growth of nearly 60% of businesses is being held back by a lack of skills in the wider workforce and among existing employees. editor@itinews.co.za (Natasha Arendorf )Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=19&subcategoryid=1133&itemid=fc0fb380-afc2-451a-a1db-a291aaf4451418-39 year age group are the most vulnerable - The third quarter 2010 results of the Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index (CFVI) which covers the latest trends in consumer financial vulnerability, as gathered from key informants during the third quarter of 2010, indicate that South Africans remain financially vulnerable although available economic data shows continuous improvements in the macro-economy, with the exception of employment levels where job losses are still continuing.editor@itinews.co.za (Edited by ITInews)Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=19&subcategoryid=1133&itemid=68ab59e0-3ed6-4a11-8f5a-79a5166ae9001221 fatal crashes a cost of more than R 1.5 billion to the economy - The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) was in full support of the announcement that the government will be announcing a new strategy to look at road maintenance across the country and to build access roads into rural areas. editor@itinews.co.za (Edited by ITInews)Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=19&subcategoryid=1133&itemid=df5b0ab7-5ba7-45bc-8f5d-01a90181b8d5South Africans are taking their financial problems seriously - very seriously indeed - A Kudough survey has found that most of us are giving ourselves the festive gifts of a lighter debt burden and more money in the bank this year. editor@itinews.co.za (Allison MacDonald)Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=19&subcategoryid=1133&itemid=f38d0135-3c4c-4bb2-ac8c-b3e846812799A huge opportunity for the financial services industry - FinMark Trust launches the 2010 results of its annual FinScope South Africa study.editor@itinews.co.za (Edited by ITInews)Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT