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Blue Chip Financial Planning Bulletin

28 March 2013
BRICS conference
BRICS conferenceRubber stamp for BRICS development bank

The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have agreed to establish a BRICS development bank to help finance infrastructure programmes and sustainable development in the BRICS and other developing countries, South Africa President Jacob Zuma said at the conclusion of the 5th BRICS Summit in Durban on Wednesday.

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Conferences: SatCom 2013
Conferences: SatCom 2013Blue Chip proud to partner key event

SatCom Africa is the largest satellite communication conference and exhibition focusing specifically on the needs of the African continent, and Blue Chip financial journal is proud to be a media partner for the event. 

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Economy: SME profits
Economy: SME profitsKeys to increasing sales in tough times

In the current challenging economic environment, owners of small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurs need to do what they can in order to keep their heads above water. According to Christo Botes of Business Partners, co-sponsor of the Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition, a sure method to ensure a business survives tough periods is to increase sales or services, which will result in a direct increase in profit.

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Environmental issues
Environmental issuesHow might climate change affect infrastructure?

The short-term insurance industry – spearheaded by the South African Insurance Association and the Financial Intermediaries Association – has determined that changing environmental, social and governance issues will have a significant impact on the health and sustainability of the industry. It will take broad collaboration with other affected stakeholders in the financial services industry to address the risks and challenges that arise.

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VDP applications
VDP applicationsA taxpayer's chance at a new start

In the finance minister’s Budget Speech, it was announced that the new permanent voluntary disclosure programme, which commenced on 1 October 2012, had already seen 700 applications from taxpayers, which would result in more than R200 million in taxes being collected before the end of March 2013.

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