Sasfin Holdings Limited provided earnings guidance for the half year ended December 31, 2016. The company expects Headline earnings per share of between 264.20 cents and 277.58 cents, corresponding to a decrease of between 17% and 21% in comparison to 334.43 cents reported for the half year ended 31 December 2015 and Earnings per share of between 261.08 cents and 274.47 cents, corresponding to a decrease of between 18% and 22% in comparison to 334.72 cents reported for the half year ended 31 December 2015. Trading was negatively impacted by an increase in costs largely relating to regulatory requirements, weak economic conditions and unexpected credit and investment write downs.