Is it true that grey clouds gather over South Africa’s economy? Recent media reports have noted that South Africa is at risk of being placed on the FATF’s Grey list of countries. Whilst this is still uncertain as the FATF will review all relevant processes, South African investors should know the impact of a negative verdict on their financial situation and investment portfolios.   If the FATF’s assessment is positive, then no harm is done. But being prepared for a negative decision by the FATF is probably the correct move for investors who would like to make sure that their financi ..read more

The South African tax filing season for 2022 has begun with the deadlines already announced on media. Due to a number of technical issues that have arisen with the electronic tax filing platform (eFiling), the personal income tax return filing season in South Africa is getting off to a sluggish start.  The country’s revenue authority has stated that there have been “significant changes” made to the filing process this year. Read our blog to learn what’s new this year. Do you know your tax number? If by any chance you have lost or don’t remember your tax number, you don’t have to worry. S ..read more

Are you thinking about moving to South Africa? Many people refer to South Africa as the “rainbow nation” due to the country’s multinational diversity. South Africa is a country that has been welcoming expats for many decades now. Despite the financial hardships in recent years, South Africa remains a popular destination for expats that would like to take advantage of the opportunities in the country. Moving to South Africa as an expat requires careful preparation. At Holborn, we always recommend getting some professional advice and guidance to minimise the stress and anxiety deriving from suc ..read more

“Fun is like life insurance; the older you get, the more it costs” is a popular quote you might find when looking for life insurance cover on the internet. This is one of Kin Hubbard’s quotes, a famous cartoonist and journalist, and we couldn’t agree more with him. Life insurance cover does get more expensive as we grow older, so there is no reason to neglect to buy it. Life insurance coverage should be part of your broader financial planning process as it could help you achieve your future goals in every stage of life. In our blog, you can read the 5 different life stages that bring about th ..read more

There are many reasons for women to invest their hard-earned money but stats are sometimes conflicting. Despite efforts from institutions and women’s associations, the gender pay gap still exists, especially in the financial services industry. Financial equality is still just a figure of speech in many countries. Many women start their professional life with a disadvantage in regards to salaries. To make things worse, research shows that women don’t seem to invest as much as men, with the percentage of women investors being much lower. Stats about women investing According to a survey publish ..read more

Our own Cheryl Rosa, Operations Director Africa for Holborn, shares her views on woman empowerment and the challenges that women face every day. The article below was published in Christie’s International Real Estate Magazine. “Let me introduce you to the new generation of beautiful, confident, and successful women. We are pushing the boundaries in wealth advisory. We dominate and shine in every key component of our business, from leadership, operation, investment, and administration. We share the same goal: a relentless obsession with being the best and doing the work to get to the top. I be ..read more

Holborn Assets, one of the leading international financial advice firms, has today announced the appointment of Lourens Reichert as Managing Partner – Africa.    Commenting on his new position, Lourens Reichert, noted: “My vision is to build a dynamic IFA team by providing them with guidance, training and support in order to dominate the financial services industry in Africa. We already have a really strong multi-award-winning team and we are planning to add more talented fully qualified advisers to achieve our goals.”    Holborn’s African division currently has ..read more

Managing your investments while living as an expat in another country or even continent can be a riddle to some. Dealing with an investment portfolio is never an easy task. If you add to the mix the distance of hundreds or thousands of kilometres, management could become confusing and complicated. In this blog, we will share 4 investment tips to make your life a bit easier and reduce stress. Nevertheless, there are ways to manage your portfolio in a way that would be profitable for you even if you live far away from your country of origin. All that is required is thorough research and good pr ..read more

South Africa has made the headlines for all the wrong reasons in the last few months. Corruption, high crime rate, unemployment and the recent riots have made life difficult for South Africans. For South Africans who would like to live somewhere far away from all these problems, there are many second citizenship options to fit their needs and budget. How can I get second citizenship as a South African? One of the ways to get second citizenship is through a citizenship by investment programme offered by another country. This option might not be the cheapest, but it is one of the safest as requ ..read more

Moving out of South Africa is something that many country residents are considering. Corruption, high tax rates, unemployment, insecurity and the recent riots are just some of the problems that make South Africans consider relocation. In our article, we will share some tips that would help you make relocating abroad an easy task for you. Set your affairs in order Moving out of South Africa doesn’t mean that you stop having obligations back home. There are many things you have to consider and deal with before boarding the flight to your next country of residence. What about your financial obli ..read more