Newsletters

Dear Readers, We welcome you to the Spring edition of our Newsletter. We are very excited to announce two new partnerships we have recently concluded: The first one is with Renasa Insurance who was crowned as the Commercial Insurer of 2016 by the FIA. The company is very innovative and has launched an excellent solution how motor vehicles can be insured on a new price basis. You will find more information on the IVP product from Renasa under the section “short-term insurance” below. The second partnership is with Investec Specialist Bank. As mentioned in our newsflash, the bank has granted us access to their attractive money fund and fixed deposit offerings. Further details can be found under “Investments”. As usual, we have also included information across the board regarding immigration, taxes, and other related topics. As usual, this newsletter can be viewed under https://www.swissfin.co.za/en/newsletters/swissfin-newsletter-september-2017/. Enjoy the reading, with best regards, Your SwissFin / SwissSure – Team

Dear Readers, We welcome you to our first Newsletter for 2017. This year is a special year, as SwissFin celebrates its 25th birthday. The company was founded in 1992 and has grown into a well-known financial services provider. This year also marks the birth of our sister company SwissSure and we are all very excited about the future for both companies. We would like to thank all our clients, some of them have been with us since the very first day, for your support and loyalty. Our focus in this edition is the Budget Speech by our ex-Finance Minister, Mr. Pravin Gordhan, which was held on 22 February 2017. Please find a summary of the key points of the Minister's speech further below. We have also included information across the board regarding insurance, immigration, tax and other related topics. As usual, this newsletter can be viewed under https://www.swissfin.co.za/en/newsletters/swissfin-newsletter-april-2017/. Enjoy the reading, with best regards, Your SwissFin / SwissSure – Team

Dear Readers, We certainly had an interesting 2016 with the local elections, finance ministers being replaced like underwear and the Public Protectors findings in the State capture. It is time for a break from all these tiring headlines and the summer holidays are just around the corner. Our team wishes you a great time with your family, friends and all the best for 2017. Please travel safe on our busy roads during the festive season. As usual, we have included information across the board regarding investments, taxes, insurance, immigration and other related topics. This newsletter can be viewed under https://www.swissfin.co.za/en/newsletter/swissfin-newsletter-december-2016/. Enjoy the reading, with best regards, Your SwissFin – Team

Dear Readers, We welcome you to the winter edition of our Newsletter. We are very excited to announce that our book “South Africa – a practical guide for immigrants and investors” has been updated and the 37th version is now available. The book is over 120 pages and is a hands-on guide for anybody that needs information on immigration, taxation, insurance, banking, purchase of fixed property and much more in South Africa. You will find more information about the book under “immigration” below. Other topics in this newsletter are around immigration matters and recent experiences we have made with the Department of Home Affairs. The insurance of guesthouses is another topic which will highlight some important points for owners. We have also included information across the board regarding investments, taxes, and other related topics. As usual, this newsletter can be viewed under https://www.swissfin.co.za/en/newsletter/swissfin-newsletter-august-2016/. Enjoy the reading, with best regards, Your SwissFin – Team

Dear Readers, We welcome you to our first Newsletter for 2016. Our focus in this edition is the Budget Speech by our recently re-appointed Finance Minister, Mr. Pravin Gordhan, held on 24 February 2016. The budget was one of the most important post-apartheid ones in view of a possible ratings downgrade by the international rating agencies. Mr Gordhan managed to gain time and Standard & Poors’ announced after the budget that they would not immediately change South Africa’s rating. Please find a summary of the key points of the Minister's speech further below. We have also included information across the board regarding investments, insurance, immigration and other related topics. As usual, this newsletter can be viewed under https://www.swissfin.co.za/en/newsletter/swissfin-newsletter-march-2016/. Enjoy the reading, with best regards, Your SwissFin – Team