Are the days of a free Internet limited?
We are all used to free services on the internet such as Wikipedia and Facebook, services which continually need to either attract donations, as in the case of Wikipedia, or else advertising revenue, as in the case of Facebook. What if we were instead charged a fraction of a cent each time we made use […]
Transparency through a new FinSurv Analytics Framework
I recently had the privilege to work on increasing the transparency of our txstream FinSurv solution. What came out of it is a simple analytics framework which we will be building into V3 of our product but also something that can be implemented using SQL, Excel and PowerQuery in the interim. I will be sharing the […]
How strategic is your reporting solution?
The Synthesis team developed txstreamFINSURV to give you, our clients, a truly strategic reporting solution. Many of you have been feeling way too much heat for far too long and it might be time for you to take a step back and revisit your approach to regulatory reporting. You told us your requirements. We listened. […]
20 FACTS ABOUT FATCA
20 Facts about FATCA that you might not know. Read more…
Once upon a time, there were clearing houses…
The payments industry is about to go through a mammoth change, a change that forever will associate the word “Tsunami” with “Disruptive Technology” in the minds of those impacted. Jobs will be lost and jobs will be made. Decade old companies will fall and new ones will be born. This change is “blockchain” and it […]
Tax free account reporting – IT3(s)
What are tax free accounts? In November 2014 the National Treasury published the draft Notice and Regulations required for tax free savings accounts. The implementation date of this product class is 1 March 2015 and the primary aim is to encourage South Africans to save. Tax free savings accounts allow for flexible contributions (i.e. no […]
Six steps for simplified regulatory reporting
Learn more about automated reporting. While regulatory reporting for cross-border transactions may appear straightforward, it has hidden complexities and consequences for authorized dealers. This complexity can be simplified with a clear vision that takes your business’s clients and overall processes into account. The regulator requires all people who transfer to or receive money from overseas […]
Cloud submission offering for all your SARS reporting
Synthesis can now submit on behalf of our clients