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13 Jun 2018

Value is abundant in expensive markets

By Shaun le Roux is the fund manager of the PSG Equity and PSG Flexible Funds. Global assets are generally trading at elevated valuation levels. Given these levels, we believe that portfolio returns (on a broad basis) will be disappointing compared to the returns South African (and other) investors have become accustomed to over the...
13 Jun 2018

Financial advisers have critical role to play in tough economic times

Petrol price hikes, electricity tariff increases and constant market volatility mean there’s a greater need for financial advisers who can guide customers through the noise and uncertainty to achieve their financial goals and dreams. Lizl Budhram, Head of Advice at Old Mutual Personal Finance, says financial advisers have a critical role to play in tough...
13 Jun 2018

Passion investing won’t provide adequate portfolio diversification

Africa’s wealthy need to plan ahead to ensure their ‘passion investments’ stay in touch with their overall wealth ambitions and goals, says Philip Faure, Head of Cape Regions at Standard Bank Wealth and Investment.
12 Jun 2018

Opposition to Expropriation without Compensation soars ahead of D-Day on Friday

Tens of thousands of South Africans are registering their opposition to the government’s proposal to take land without paying for it ahead of Friday’s deadline for public comment. This is according to the Institute of Race Relations (IRR). By this morning, more than 34 000 people – up from 12 500 on Saturday – had endorsed the...
12 Jun 2018

Uber is not killing car ownership (yet)

In five years, Uber has grown from techie trouble-maker to a global ride hailing giant. But our obsession with owning cars remains as strong as ever. For millennials living in major cities, Uber is a day-to-day feature. As such, there is a tendency to extrapolate that experience to other demographics and markets. This is according...
12 Jun 2018

Ronny Miyambo appointed as MD of Novare Actuaries and Consultants

Novare is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Ronny Miyambo as Managing Director of Novare Actuaries and Consultants with immediate effect. Mr Miyambo has been a key member of Novare’s leadership team since 2017 and will take over from former CEO Romeo Makhubela who tendered his resignation as at end May 2018. Mr Miyambo...
12 Jun 2018

European equities seen as a catch-up opportunity

By Dylan Ball, head of European Equity Strategies, Templeton Global Equity Group. In our view, the recent softness in European earnings and macro data reflect a mid-cycle slowdown rather than the end of the economic recovery in Europe.
11 Jun 2018

How to seriously mess up your funeral insurance

Funeral insurance is one of the simplest forms of insurance on the market in South Africa, yet it is possible to mess it up badly. And at a traumatic time like the death of a loved one, the fewer the surprises the better. Paul Myeza, Chief Operating Officer of OUTsurance Life with 23 years’ experience...
11 Jun 2018

Appointment of Managing Director at Ashburton Investments in Jersey

Ashburton Investments has appointed Tony Wilshin to the role of Managing Director of its international business’ headquarters in Jersey.
11 Jun 2018

Saving the earth needn’t cost the earth

There was a time when you could sip your favourite strawberry smoothie without worrying about the straw. But that was before you and the world started becoming more aware of your impact on the environment. According to Euromonitor International, the global market for health and wellness offerings reached $686 billion in 2016 and it is...

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