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Strained SA-US Relations Put AGOA At Risk, But Business Must Retain Compliance for Future Trade Opportunities

Strained SA-US Relations Put AGOA At Risk, But Business Must Retain Compliance for Future Trade Opportunities

South Africa’s current relations with the US is at a crossroad. With fallout from the signing of the Expropriation Act into law, the withdrawal of USAID, and the expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador to the

Spotting red flags in brokers and trading platforms

Spotting red flags in brokers and trading platforms

Red flags aren't just for relationships—they’re also key to identifying untrustworthy trading platforms. With South Africa’s growing crypto and forex trading market, more traders are at risk of scams, hidden fees, and manipulative broker tactics. Octa analyst

CFI Financial Appoints Maddy Mutati as Country Marketing Manager for South Africa

CFI Financial Appoints Maddy Mutati as Country Marketing Manager for South Africa

CFI Financial Group, a globally recognised leader in online trading services, has announced the appointment of Maddy Mutati as Country Marketing Manager in South Africa.Mutati joins the team with a wealth of experience in marketing,

What losing US trade benefits means for South Africa’s economy and international payments

What losing US trade benefits means for South Africa’s economy and international payments

By Harry Scherzer, CEO, Future Forex With South Africa’s preferential benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) uncertain, individuals and businesses are preparing for what many fear could be the end of our special

Embracing South Africa’s trading revolution

Embracing South Africa’s trading revolution

Zihaad Israfil, CEO of CFI South Africa“South Africa’s trading landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by technological advancements, increased market accessibility, and growing interest in alternative investments. At CFI Financial, we focus on empowering local

Saving money on international money transfers in 2025 is about more than just the exchange rate

Saving money on international money transfers in 2025 is about more than just the exchange rate

With Donald Trump's election and, more recently, strong employment numbers coming out of the US, many South Africans will have been keeping a nervous eye on the Rand’s performance against major currencies. That nervousness isn’t

How can SA businesses maximise the benefits of a strong rand?

How can SA businesses maximise the benefits of a strong rand?

Over the past few months, the rand has strengthened considerably against major currencies. Driven by optimism around the government of national unity (GNU), bigger interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank than the Federal Reserve,

Develop These 5 Skills to Boost Your Forex Trading Success

Develop These 5 Skills to Boost Your Forex Trading Success

Forex trading has become an increasingly popular source of supplementary income. For the estimated 100 000 South Africans who trade, forex presents an opportunity for financial security, additional income, and a diversified investment portfolio.Global online