In the milieu of global financial markets, securities of various types are often classified as either ‘listed’, ‘unlisted’ or ‘quoted’.

A brief overview of the latest case law developments in terms of the Prescription Act 68 of 1969.

The question how uncertificated securities can be provided as effective collateral in South African securities lending transactions has been such a hotly debated topic that, for many years, the majority of participants in the South African securities lending market only accepted cash as collateral for loaned securities.

We are often spoken of as an economy with high levels of debt. Even when interest rates are high, we have never been scared of gearing ourselves so that we can buy that expensive car or holiday house in Hermanus. Companies too often have high levels of debt