Many people are currently asking what is the value in our current market and is foreign investment favorable? The effect of the Covid pandemic on our current market and foreign investment There is no disputing that for the past 18 months or so, life has been significantly different from former years. There has been a...Read More
Foreign property investment in South Africa | South Africa is a great country in which to invest in property, particularly from now until toward the end of March 2022. With the economy steadily recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism is picking back up and investors are exploring the option of owning property in sunny South...Read More
Investing in the property market in South Africa is common amongst foreign individuals. Setting up non-resident bank accounts, and the management of foreign exchange and transfer may not always be the most pleasant experience, especially from abroad. The process becomes complicated if there are any communication challenges such as language barriers or uncertainty of local terminology. ...Read More
Forex Hedging in South Africa Domisa Treasury discusses Forex Hedging in South Africa in 2021. The South African Rand (ZAR) is one of the world’s most volatile currencies. South Africa is considered an emerging market and demonstrates many of the attributes typical of one – high interest and inflation rates, high (but decreasing) degree of...Read More
James Mckeown, director of Domisa Treasury shares weekly market updates, along with his current view on the South African market. Click here to view our updated FAIS disclosures, and click here to view our fee schedule – there are no changes to the fee structure. We remain the only provider to publish live, accurate, real-time...Read More
James Mckeown, director of Domisa Treasury shares weekly market updates, along with his current view on the South African market. Levels at the time of writing: USD 15.48; EUR 18.32; GBP 20.40 ZAR is stronger by 18%, 11% and 13% versus mid-April against USD, EUR & GBP respectively – a performance that puts it near...Read More
James Mckeown, director of Domisa Treasury shares weekly market updates, along with his current view on the South African market. Levels at the time of writing: USD 17.61; EUR 20.80; GBP 23.05 Government is corrupt and occupied largely by inept, self-serving individuals with no goal or objective other than self-enrichment (via family members who all...Read More
James Mckeown from Domisa Treasury explains foreign exchange rates. We’re all consumers and love a bargain (or a fair price at least)! But when it comes to foreign exchange rates, can you say for certain that you know what you’re being charged? Are you paying too much to purchase foreign currency, or receiving too little...Read More
James Mckeown from Domisa Treasury explains the Foreign Currency Account in a business context. In South Africa, as everywhere, going into business from scratch as a startup or running an established business can be a daunting exercise with a host of challenges manifesting themselves alongside the considerable opportunities for success. If you trade with foreign...Read More
James Mckeown, director of Domisa Treasury shares weekly market updates, along with his current view on the South African market. Levels at the time of writing: USD 18.70; EUR 20.35; GBP 23.32 SARB cuts repo rate: by 100bps to 4.25% in revising the 2020 growth forecast to a contraction of 6.1% versus the January projection...Read More