The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) provides development finance to SMMEs and Co-operatives that are not able to attract commercial credit. sefa is committed to providing these entities with the best service and expertise, and strives to do so in innovative and creative ways.
Continue reading →SEDFA provide comprehensive support to build and sustain competitive small enterprises. Their services focus on promoting entrepreneurship, creating an enabling environment, and ensuring equitable access to resources.
Sedfa is committed to fostering the development of (MSMEs) with through a well-rounded approach that integrates both financial and non-financial support. Our aim is to address the unique challenges businesses face, providing tools and resources that ensure sustainable growth and success.
Whether through business assessments, technology upgrades, or financial solutions, Sedfa offers customized services that guide businesses at every stage of their journey.
Continue reading →The Office of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers (FAIS Ombud) was established in terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, No 37 of 2002 (‘FAIS Act’). The FAIS Ombud’s objective is to consider and dispose of complaints in a procedurally fair, informal, economical and expeditious manner, and by reference to what is equitable in all circumstances.
Continue reading →The National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) was established by the National Department of Human Settlements as a Development Finance Institution (DFI) in 1996, with the principal mandate of broadening and deepening access to affordable housing finance for the low-to-middle income South African households. We make housing and housing finance accessible and affordable for the low-to-middle income households, the Gap housing market.
Continue reading →The National Co-Operatives Association of South Africa (NCASA) is the apex body representing Co-Operatives across the nation. Established in 1996, NCASA empowers Co-Operatives through advocacy, strategic support, and resources, promoting sustainable growth and social development. As the leading organization, NCASA unites Co-Operatives from various sectors, driving economic transformation and ensuring their collective voice is heard at national and international levels.
NCASA is dedicated to building a prosperous and inclusive economy for all South Africans.
Continue reading →The Women in Finance Network provides a neutral forum where women in the financial industry meet. It was established specifically for women in the financial services industry. WiFN is a forum where women meet, share experiences, support, learn from each other and mentor each other. We organise regional events with expert speakers where you can intera t with peers, role models and mentors – and of course, experience the enthudsiasm and fun of our hive!
Continue reading →IBSA represents and defends its members on fundamental issues within the workplace such as a decent living wage and gender inequality, retrenchment, restructuring, unfair labour practices in the workplace, grievance procedures, disciplinary hearings and CCMA cases.
Continue reading →The SA New Economics Network is a network of organisations and individuals developing new economic and financial odels designed to promote poverty alleviation, community self-reliance, civic development, ecological sustainability, social equity, and economic justice for all South Africans.
Continue reading →The JSE Ltd (“JSE”) is licensed as an exchange under the Financial Markets Act, 19 of 2012. It has operated as a market place for the trading of financial products for a 125 years. In this time, the JSE has evolved from a traditional floor based equities trading market to a modern securities exchange providing fully electronic trading, clearing and settlement in equities, financial and agricultural derivatives and other associated instruments and has extensive surveillance capabilities
Continue reading →The Institute of Bankers in SA is the sole professional body for Bankers and Financial Services Professionals in the Financial sector recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
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