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08 Jul 2024

Is now the time to invest offshore?

By: Fränzo Friedrich, Head of Marketing at Momentum Investments Group One of the most common questions from clients is: “When is the best time to invest offshore?” With the rand strengthening over the last few weeks, driven by optimism over the government of national unity (GNU), that question will probably change to: “Should I use...
04 Jul 2024

Complexity in energy transition attracts investment opportunity

By: Alec Cutler, Portfolio manager of the Orbis Global Balanced Fund While electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels and windmills dominate headlines around the energy transition, boring bits of the system may do just as much to propel the transition forward – and the companies that provide them may be much more attractive investments. Looking at...
04 Jul 2024

Another way to get a foot on the property ladder

By: Siobhan Cassidy, MoneyMarketing Contributor South Africans who find the traditional rite of passage of buying property as a home unaffordable are exploring alternative ways of getting a foot on the property ladder – from buying shares in real estate investment trusts (REITs) to fractional ownership in properties. In South Africa, property is often a...
04 Jul 2024

Geopolitical uncertainty slowing growth, but GDP rebound forecast for 2025

By: Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG South Africa KPMG International is forecasting global growth will slow from the 2.7% 2023 pace to 2.5% in 2024 and rebound to 2.7% next year. Meanwhile, inflation is expected to continue to cool, but in many countries the price pressure will take longer to unwind than it took...
27 Jun 2024

PSG named SA's Wealth Manager of the Year again

PSG Wealth was named Top Wealth Manager of the Year: Large Institutions at theprestigious Krutham Top Private Banks and Wealth Managers Awards for the sixth consecutive year. The firm also placed first in five out of the six archetype awards taking top honours in the Young Professional, Successful Entrepreneur, Wealthy Executive, Lump-sum investor and Retiree...
27 Jun 2024

Fedgroup’s stable suite of fixed-rate investment solutions

By: Michael Field, Fedgroup GM: Investments Market fluctuations have led many investors to prioritise stability in their portfolios, and fixed-rate investments, known for offering consistent returns with lower risk compared to stocks, are becoming increasingly popular. Leading the charge is Fedgroup, who can help achieve predictable returns through their solutions by offering a fixed rate...
27 Jun 2024

Helping your clients understand the differences between disability and dread disease cover

By: Clyde Parsons, Chief Innovation Officer Brightrock Statistics show that one in five people will suffer from a serious illness at some stage in their life, which is why dread disease and disability insurance are essential. But do clients really understand the intricacies of these types of insurance and how they fit into their portfolios?...
20 Jun 2024

Could a tax-free savings account be vital to secure your child’s financial future?

By: Caroline Naylor-Renn, COO, 10X Investments “I don’t want my kids to go through the same struggles I did.” That’s the mantra most parents have for their children. They may also be aware that their children will face financial challenges they never did. Many jobs, for example, require significantly higher levels of educational attainment than...
20 Jun 2024

Human connection, financial guidance

By: Angelique Barnard, Coordinator of Daily Adventures, Allegiance Consulting An adviser can be an Einsteinian equation maestro, and view financial plans in 4D, but their success hinges not only on their financial acumen, but equally on the strength of their relationship with clients. Good client relationships are the foundation of a successful advisory practice. Building...
20 Jun 2024

Consumers increase balloon payments in the last 5 years

A third of Standard Bank’s customers looking to buy a car have opted to include the maximum balloon payment in the past 12 months as South Africans continue to struggle with affordability as a result of high interest rates. “Given the current cost of living crisis, and the 15-year high interest rates in South Africa,...

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