The recent 25 basis point interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank on 18 September 2024, coupled with a marginal decline in inflation to 4.4%, signals a shift...
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The Move from JIBAR to ZARONIA South Africa’s long-used short-term interest rate, the Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate (JIBAR), which has been the benchmark at which banks lend to each other,...
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Merchantec CEO Confidence Index Climbs by 7% in Q3 as CEOs Anticipate a GDP Growth Rate of 1.5% The Merchantec CEO Confidence Index has recorded a 7% increase in CEO...
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Merchantec CEO Confidence Upswings by 13% in Q2 2024 Amid Economic and Political Optimism in South Africa The Merchantec CEO Confidence Index recorded a 13% increase in CEO confidence, rising...
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80% of CEOs believe that the ANC’s support will fall below 50% In this quarter’s Merchantec CEO Confidence Index, CEOs were asked about their predictions on political developments: "Will the...
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The Microsoft Partner Ecosystem Microsoft leads in cloud services, integrating Azure with Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics, Power Apps, and Office, creating a comprehensive platform. Azure's growth, accounting for approximately 54% of...
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In a significant move that is poised to reshape corporate governance landscapes in South Africa, the Department of Trade and Industry has tabled amendments to the Companies Act, focusing on...
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Siya Kolisi's Leadership Shines Amidst a 6% Drop in CEO Confidence In this quarter’s Merchantec CEO Confidence Index, CEOs were asked to choose the individual they believe exhibit the most...
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Industry Outlook As the global capacity of renewable energy grows hastily in the effort to decarbonize power generation to meet net-zero targets. Acquisitions for renewables have been rising substantially and...
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Industry Outlook In reference to the below illustrations of the recent publicly known global M&A Activity within the Logistics industry from 2018 to H1 2023. Logistics contribution to overall industrial...
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Investor group led by the Aga Khan fund acquired SEACOM Ltd for R9.2 Billion
Industry Outlook The Business Services industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector, influenced by economic shifts, technological innovations, and changing consumer preferences. From the resurgence following post-pandemic uncertainties to the...
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Over Half of South African CEOs Express Doubts About BRICS Benefits, Reveals CCI Q3 Questionnaire Merchantec CEO Confidence Index increased 10% while Basic Resources experienced a 24% decline This quarter’s...
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Industry Outlook In reference to the below illustration of the recent publicly known global M&A Activity within the overall Food and Beverage industry. Despite the combined constraints of trade sanctions,...
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Industry Outlook downward trend in activity in 2022 has persisted through to 2023, with H1 2023 year-to-date down 23% in transaction volume in comparison to H1 2022 In reference to...
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Changes to the Microsoft Partner Program In dynamic operating environments where participants are always seeking their own competitive advantage, investment in partner-to-partner engagements makes sense for ICT Managed Service Providers...
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Since the implementation of the JSE’s Auditor Accreditation model in 2009, the landscape of financial reporting has experienced a continuous evolution. From the introduction of International Standard on Quality Control...
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According to recent studies, there is evidence to suggest that succession planning is not always given the necessary attention, particularly at the board level. The lack of focus on succession...
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Sector Outlook The business services sector encompasses a diverse profile of businesses, all of which provide some form of service to other companies. These services include consulting, facilities management, waste...
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In February 2023, South Africa was greylisted by global financial crime watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) for not fully complying with international standards around the prevention of money laundering,...
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