Description
Finance Trends is a comprehensive data, forecast and analysis set covering the financial aspects of the South African Economy. Data is provided from 1995 to the present, with forecasts to 2012 for each key variable pertinent to the financial management and planning of a business enterprise. Analysis is provided of issues arising from changing economic circumstances which have implications for financial management. Data, forecasts and analysis are prepared for each quarter.

Key Variables
Finance Trends covers:
- Interest Rates
- Price Indices
- Funding Flows
- Returns on Investment
- Exchange Rates, GDP
- New Capital Investment
- Taxation
- Disposable Income
- Consumption and Saving 

Historical and forecast trends are indicated using graphics together with absolute and relative real growth rates.

Issues Addressed

• What assumptions should we make for planning and budgeting purposes?

• What issues and circumstances could arise which will affect the business financially?
• Are there avenues for more cost-effective borrowing?
• How far can we realistically push the envelope in new project initiation?
• What loan service problems could arise  due to changing economic circumstances?

 

Includes a Macro-Sectoral Report
A macro-sectoral report is included which traces main macroeconomic driving forces and their effects on sectors, as well as a report on financial indicators from an economic perspective. Also included are explanatory notes on the economic variables covered in the analysis.

Service Provided
Provided in electronic form on CD-Rom or by internet download, with an easy-to-use interactive interface through which tables and commentary can be readily examined and compared.
Computer requirements are a Pentium-level microcomputer with Microsoft Office 95, 97, 2000 or XP installed. Tables and pages can be readily printed by the user as needed from the electronic edition. The electronic set can also be compiled in the form of a physical book of tables and explanations if requested

User Benefits
Quantified, realistic scenario for financial planning purposes:

• Regular monitoring of the financial environment in which business operates
• Systematic information and forecasts for addressing financing decisions
• Benchmarking for comparison of alternative financing approaches
• Rapid, user-friendly response in familiar Windows computer environment
• Financial picture of the economy which is consistent with current macroeconomic situation and econometric forecasts.