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17 Oct 2018

Financial decisions you need to make at retirement

Contemplating the financial implications of retirement is one of the most important issues in life. With this in mind, Gary Fisher, certified financial planner and Head of Member Education Services at Alexander Forbes, has noted some of the most important financial decisions required as you embark on the next chapter of your life:
17 Oct 2018

The benefits of boutique managers

By Peter Armitage, CEO,  Anchor Capital Up until the last two decades, few investors would risk entrusting their assets to a small management firm, preferring to leave the task of preserving and growing their wealth up to larger, more established asset managers.
17 Oct 2018

'Green shoots appearing in SA economy' 

It has been a cold winter for the South African economy, but there are many green shoots appearing, says PSG Wealth CIO, Adriaan Pask. “I dare say, we are feeling excited about what may transpire in the months ahead,” says Pask.
16 Oct 2018

SA investors in deep denial, should invest 80% offshore

South Africans are daydreaming their way to a poorer future by keeping too great a portion of their investments in South Africa despite massive underperformance of JSE indices, falling real house prices and a future which looks equally bleak for those trying to grow or even just preserve their wealth. 
16 Oct 2018

Sustainable energy and farming ventures tackle FAO Goals

Today, 16 October, is World Food Day – an initiative of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) which deals with food and agricultural issues around the globe. It provides an occasion to highlight the plight of 870 million undernourished people in the world – most of whom live in remote rural areas where...
16 Oct 2018

Don’t make your data compliance pop – make it POPIA

By Daniel Lotter, Itec SA Right now, data compliance is top of mind for practically every South African business, and for good reason. The European Union’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into force earlier this year, and by this time next year, our own POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will almost certainly be...
15 Oct 2018

Global study shows South African investors prioritise sustainability

While sustainable investing is a trend that continues to gain traction across the globe, South African investors appear to have a particularly heightened awareness of sustainability. This is according to the Schroders Global Investor Study 2018, a survey conducted by global asset management firm, Schroders, of over 22,000 wealth investors* across 30 countries[1]. The study...
15 Oct 2018

Wealth creation: 'The real thing'

By Citadel Wealth Management. Understanding each of your options in your journey of wealth creation will set you up well for achieving your goals. Getting the mix right creates the “the real thing”, the ideal wealth creation formula.
11 Oct 2018

On Ethics and Activism: South Africa’s Nene Moment

Revelations by former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on his meetings with the controversial Gupta family sparked outrage among South Africans and was met with calls for his axing. In his testimony to the Zondo Commission on State Capture, the former Minister was faced with the stark outcome of his ethical decisions. His resignation and replacement...
11 Oct 2018

Global market sell-off: review portfolios and look out for opportunities

As the global stock market sell-off spreads across the globe, investors should ensure their portfolios are properly diversified and look out for buying opportunities.

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