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28 May 2021

Majority of local investors miss out on strong stock market recovery: ASISA

The local Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry reported net inflows of R13.69 billion in the first three months of this year, taking to R203.83 billion the total net inflows for the 12 months to the end of March 2021.
28 May 2021

PoPiA compliant – a necessary investment for all companies

After eight years the PoPIA deadline is looming, and 1st July 2021 is fast approaching for many organisations. Annemarie Pretorius, MD at Bizmod Consulting says that over the past year PoPIA has hit the headlines with more frequency than before.
28 May 2021

How much of a threat is the India variant?

The news of vaccines sparked joy and relief in many countries, as hopes grew about an end to the pandemic. However, the growth in variants globally has recently dampened spirits.
27 May 2021

Last chance for taxpayers to legally cut their tax bills and contribute to growth

In a country where sadly all too often hard-earned taxpayer money is often wasted or stolen through corruption, it would not be surprising for taxpayers to want to withhold their tax contribution. Thankfully, this is not the case in South Africa, as there is still an overwhelming desire amongst citizens to building the country and a commitment to helping it improve and grow.
27 May 2021

It’s time to rethink fixed income with ETFs

“The role of fixed income in multi-asset portfolios is evolving with the unprecedented levels of market volatility we have seen this year, and it is hard to think of a better time to rethink fixed income,” says BlackRock.
27 May 2021

Zanele Ntulini appointed FMI’s new CMO

Life insurer, FMI (a Division of Bidvest Life Ltd), recently announced the appointment of Zanele Ntulini as its Chief Marketing Officer. “We’re excited to have Zanele join the FMI executive leadership team where she will contribute to the company’s continued focus on innovation, growth and transformation,” said Neil Wolno, FMI Acting CEO.
27 May 2021

How behavioural science can improve SA’s savings rate

As financial services organisations integrate behavioural science deeper into their operations, the industry has an opportunity to promote healthier savings rates by encouraging consumers to make better financial decisions. South Africa has one of the lowest savings rates in the world.

26 May 2021

'Value should have a long-term place in every client portfolio'

The last six months have seen the value style of investing stage a very welcome comeback which has had value managers breathe a sigh of relief. Since Pfizer’s successful vaccine announcement at the beginning of November, we’ve seen previously unloved sectors of the market rally quite strongly.

26 May 2021

Cash and gold during a market event

March 2020 saw market prices pull back to 2008 GFC levels on account of the Covid-19 Global pandemic. Equity sell off left investors searching for safe havens during extreme bouts of market volatility. Generally, two asset classes play significant roles when a market event occurs. Cash instruments and certain commodities tend to provide investors with a potential shield to falling equity prices.
26 May 2021

The 'relay race' that seeks to kickstart youth employment

The pandemic has picked an existing wound in our country’s socio-economic skin. Stats SA recently reported that the youth unemployment rate in the country had increased from 52.30% in the second quarter of 2020 to a staggering 61.30% in the third quarter of 2020

Visit the official COVID-19 government website to stay informed: sacoronavirus.co.za