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05 May 2022

South Africans creating offshore wealth by switching SA life policies to dollar

Given the increasing volatility of emerging market currencies and the increased number of South Africans choosing to emigrate, the need for cover in stable currencies and a comprehensively-structured life policy has never been more critical.
05 May 2022

US Fed increases base lending rate by 50bps

The US Federal Reserve surprised the market with a lower-than-expected 50 basis point interest rate hike on Thursday, 5 May. After pricing a chance of a 75bps hike.
04 May 2022

How health insurance supports patient access to quality primary health care

There is an opportunity for private health insurance to support access to quality primary healthcare and play a bigger role in the employee benefits space .
04 May 2022

SARS intensifies collaboration with international tax authorities to identify non-compliant South African taxpayers

The South African Revenue Service continues to make good its commitment to call non-compliant South African taxpayers to account, most recently collaborating with the Irish Tax Authority to identify South Africans operating Airbnb businesses in Ireland.
04 May 2022

Is taking your property off the grid a good investment?

Homeowners are looking for safety, security, and as little disruption to utility supply as possible. One major trend being observed is the shift in the mid to higher housing market to taking homes off the grid, or at least partially so. 
03 May 2022

BlackRock's Weekly Market Commentary: Wage-price spiral ahead? Not really

BlackRock does not see a wage-price spiral. Companies are actually paying less in labour per unit of output, they find. They think wages can rise more without adding to inflation.
29 Apr 2022

Citadel Global Weekly Wrap: Energy prices ease but remain at record highs

The Russian-Ukraine war has been in the headlines for weeks now, with phrases such as “supply chain disruptions” and “energy crunch” often being thrown into the mix. But what exactly has the effect of the war been on the global economy?
29 Apr 2022

Why do life insurance companies care about birthdays?

The risk of you getting ill, developing a chronic or life-threatening condition or dying increases with each birthday and the cost of your life cover will reflect this.
29 Apr 2022

Finding a silver lining in offshore investments during unprecedented times

Mart-Marie De Jongh, Certified Financial Planner Professional at Gray Swan, unpacks investment diversification, offers expert advice on how one can gain access to offshore investing guidelines.
29 Apr 2022

Work is more than just making ends meet – it is about building a legacy

Work can and should be more. With the proper focus and financial education, work can be the tool that leads you to make good financial decisions about money and the road to building positive futures.

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