Monthly Archives

January 2019

westbrooke targets high-yield debt

Focused on debt opportunities in the UK, portfolio manager Richard Asherson is building the firm’s private-debt portfolio with capital preservation at its core
Westbrooke Alternative Asset Man­agement has extended into the UK market, with Westbrooke Yield Plus Limited.

30 January 2019

12 of the most common questions investors ask about the section 12j tax incentive

Many South Africans are currently considering whether to reduce their February tax liability by taking advantage of the Section 12J tax deduction. For every R100 invested in a Section 12J company an investor (individuals, companies and trusts) can reduce their tax by up to R45 making the net investment only R55.

29 January 2019

there’s more to section 12j than ‘45% immediate tax relief’

With the tax year end just more than a month away, there has been a growing marketing effort aimed at luring investors to Section 12J venture capital and private equity investments.
The Section 12J tax incentive is a government initiative aimed at assisting small and medium-sized businesses to access equity finance in the hope of creating jobs and boosting economic activity.

25 January 2019

more diversification with section 12j

Westbrooke expands its February 2019 investment offerings.
Westbrooke’s student accommodation fund has raised R360m to date, and the second tranche of capital raising is underway.

21 January 2019

12 questions investors ask on the section 12j tax incentive

As South Africans return to work in 2019, many will be considering whether to reduce their February tax liability by taking advantage of the Section 12J tax deduction. 

17 January 2019