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06 Jan 2020

Investment Forum’s 10th anniversary conference packed with thought-leadership insights

There are many new innovations being brought into the 2020 conference
06 Jan 2020

Help retirement fund members to make the right choices at retirement

Financial advisers should consider partnering with a forward-thinking umbrella retirement fund
06 Jan 2020

Financial literacy apps are more important than you might think

By Glenn Gillis, CEO, Sea Monster. Imagine that you have a savings account with an interest rate of 1% per year, while inflation annually is running at 2%. After one year, with the money in this account, would you be able to buy more than you could today, less or exactly the same?  If you...
06 Jan 2020

Here’s a resolution worth writing down: Review your insurance

‘This year, I’m definitely going to save more money.’ It’s one of the great New Year’s resolutions (along with going to gym more often, losing weight and quitting smoking). But along with cutting back on unnecessary expenses, making sure that your insurance fits your needs will go a long way towards making 2020 your most...
02 Jan 2020

8 out of 10 millennials now prioritise responsible investing

Almost eight out of 10 millennials now prioritise socially responsible and impactful investing, according to a new global survey. Some 77% of millennials – people who were born in the time period ranging from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s and early 2000s – cite Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing as their top priority...
02 Jan 2020

Get tax smart with your investments in 2020

By Nedgroup Investments. The new year is a fantastic time to get your finances in order. One of the most powerful ways to do this is to make sure you are taking advantage of the tax-efficient options available to you when it comes to investing. What are tax-free investments and why are they so powerful?...
30 Dec 2019

SA's economic outlook for 2020

NOTE OF COMMENT ON SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR 2020 BY PROF RAYMOND PARSONS, NWU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. The combination of economic and political developments over the past twelve months in SA has generated particular interest in the outlook for the economy in 2020. What are some of the relevant factors to be taken into...
29 Dec 2019

2020 Investments: What can we expect?

It seems to be standard practice that at the end of every year, financially savvy investment guru’s give us their take on what they think the investment landscape for the following year will yield.  Predicting the future direction of financial markets is fraught with left and right turns. This year is no different, and even...
23 Dec 2019

Putting your income first while shifting gears as a mid-lifer

One minute, you’re 25, and you’re invincible. The next moment you’re 55, and suddenly you don’t feel as bulletproof as before. You’re at the age where your friends’ old rugby injuries are coming back to bite them, and a growing number of those around you are fighting serious illnesses. How did that happen? Just ask...
20 Dec 2019

2019: A Property Review

Amidst a tough socio-economic environment and bold question marks being raised around political and public enterprise situations, this year has seen so many encouraging results and positive starting blocks for 2020 for South Africa. In an epic lead up to their victory, the Springboks have taken the Rugby World Cup win for the 3rd time;...

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