- Symrise continues on profitable growth track The group considerably increased its sales and earnings in the first nine months of 2014, benefitting from high demand in both segments and all regions. For the first time and as of July, the consolidated financial statements also include the results of Diana Group, which was acquired in spring. Symrise thus increased its Group sales by 13 per cent at local currency to €1 530.0 million in the reporting period.
- Q3 GDP figure 'not a complete surprise' By Reza Hendrickse, Portfolio Manager at PPS Investments. After its second quarter rebound, the SA economy ground to a halt in the third quarter. The news isn’t a complete surprise, with related data having already provided early indications of a slump in second half activity. According to official data released by Statistics South Africa today, the...
- SARB keeps interest rates unchanged Following the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) decision to keep interest rates unchanged, FNB confirms that it will maintain its prime lending rate at 10.25% and will review its position following the next SARB Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in March 2019.
- Ashburton Investments announces senior promotions in Jersey Following the appointment of Tony Wilshin to Managing Director of Ashburton Investments International, the following staff have been promoted to senior positions in recognition of their commitment and value to the business:
- PFA reads out riot act to pension fund Pension Funds Adjudicator, Muvhango Lukhaimane has read out the riot act to a pension fund and its administrator for failing to willingly provide a response to a complaint.
- New show features announced for Lab and Analyzers Africa Lab Africa has become the must-attend event in the South African laboratory sector. This year, the exhibition has been extended to incorporate Analyzers Africa where at-line, in-line and on-line analyzers will be featured with live demonstrations of the latest technology.
- In the zone with Coschem’s Conny Coschem’s 2015 president, Conny Oberrauter was invited by the Japanese Society of Cosmetic Chemists to attend the IFSCC Zone 2 meeting held in Yokahama on 3 June 2015.
- Avoid being scammed this festive season By Phiko Peter, Client Relationship Manager at Allan Gray. Aware that most of us are less vigilant as we ease into the festive season, scammers will be pulling out all the stops to line their pockets with our hard-earned money, writes Phiko Peter. Armed with bonuses, stokvel payouts, savings and the spirit of giving, South...
- Skin microbiome research set to transform cosmetics industry For 10 years, genetic sequencing technologies have made remarkable progress in understanding the human microbiome by mapping its bacterial components. Alcimed, a consulting company based in France which specialises in innovation and the development of new markets, highlights in this article the latest developments in cosmetics and personal care that target the skin microbiome.
- Awards underline Parmalat’s quality commitment Parmalat has emerged as one of the top performers at the 2015 Qualité Awards, claiming three prestigious Qualité awards, while no less than fifteen of its products were named as SA Champions in various classes.

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