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IOB Talk May 2008
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'Banana Skins' report identifies top risks facing banks
Consumers are in worse shape than most observers appreciate and will keep increasing their debt load until they can literally borrow no more.
Turmoil in global financial markets has completely transformed the risk landscape, according to the latest 'Banking Banana Skins' survey conducted by the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation, in association with PricewaterhouseCoopers. READ MORE  | |
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A Solution for the skills headache
More than most, the financial services sector is suffering the skills shortage, thanks in large part to the fast-paced global market. So the far-reaching synergies between the IOB, ICAP and Cornerstone Performance Solutions (CPS) are introducing not only immediate breakthroughs, but sustainable, long-term solutions. READ MORE | |
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Media Release : SA Medical Association speaks out on xenophobia
The South African Medical Association is horrified by the spread of attacks aimed at foreign nationals in South Africa, and condemns it in the strongest possible terms.
The Association is particularly distressed by the loss of lives, the psychological and physical trauma and the violation of human rights sustained by the victims of the violence. The Association is also concerned about the additional demands placed on our healthcare services as a result of the attacks. There is no justification for the killing and maiming of innocent people. READ MORE |
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Is the Metro-Sexual Bank-able?
The term metro-sexual was coined to identify and describe men who take care of their appearance, by dressing fashionably, using skincare, hair care products and fragrance.
To many, the metro-sexual male is appealing as he looks good, smells good, and is confident and engaging. On the other hand others are turned-off believing he is vain, self–involved or even self-obsessed. READ MORE | |
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Without skills there will be no sustainable growth
The current power crisis has brought home to South Africans that the economy is straining and is in need of a health check. It can be likened to an inexperienced skier who is only able to ski straight down the hill and everyone knows that, in time, he will crash. Until the end of 2007 we simply enjoyed the exhilaration of the down slope as we skied faster and faster. All but a few economists and educators were warning of the cliff that we were soon to fall off. Well it has arrived! READ MORE | |
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Budget 2008: A good one, says BDO Spencer Steward
BDO Spencer Steward tax directors believe this year's budget a good one when looking at the total picture. Even the super income earners have nothing to complain about.
Benefits which came through strongly are savings for the tax payer on total packages, travelling costs and those people nearing retirement.
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