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17 May 2023

Navigating political risk: Investors react to South Africa's perceived support for Russia

US ambassador's allegations increase sanctions risk for SA, causing rand slump and R2030 bond yield increase. Impact on capital markets.
22 Apr 2022

South Africa's core inflation momentum building, says BNP Paribus

By Jeff Schultz, Senior Economist at BNP Paribas South Africa While South African March headline CPI came in slightly below consensus at 5.9% (BNPP and BBG median consensus at 6.0%) from 5.7% in February, the pick-up in core prices to 3.8% y/y (+0.8% m/m) from 3.5% a month earlier is the most important story here,...
20 Apr 2022

SARB still likely to continue increasing interest rates going forward, says PPS Investments on 5.9% CPI increase

The PPS funds continue to use the opportunity to maintain an overweight exposure to both nominal and inflation-linked bonds.
01 Apr 2022

Citadel Global Weekly Wrap: Soaring Fuel Prices, The New Global Pandemic

It is no secret that energy costs have been on the rise globally. With the economic threat being intensified by the Russian-Ukraine war, this week the focus fell on how governments aim to intervene in the rising fuel costs, as the livelihoods of millions are being threatened.
22 Mar 2022

You can’t avoid tax, but you can make it work to your advantage

There are ways to be tax-smart in an ailing economic landscape. Leonie O' Connell, Financial Adviser at Momentum, shares numerous avenues a taxpayer can pursue
22 Mar 2022

Why credit loan cover saves small businesses – the lifeblood of the economy

The key to understanding Credit Loan Account cover lies in knowing what will happen to a business when the owner to whom the business is indebted passes away.
18 Mar 2022

A rotation from growth to value on the cards for South African investors

PSG Wealth CIO, Adriaan Pask, projects that a rotation from growth to value is a very real possibility given the current context of volatility in both local and offshore markets.

15 Mar 2022

BrightRock announces strong growth in 2021, despite challenging time for the life insurance industry

Needs-matched life insurer BrightRock announces growth in 2021, despite a challenging time for the life insurance industry.
14 Mar 2022

Why emigrating to the Netherlands is attractive to South Africans

The Netherlands has emerged as one of the new frontrunners as a destination for emigrating South African to further their careers.
14 Mar 2022

What keeps cryptocurrency auditors awake at night?

Cryptocurrency, a new and emerging asset class – valued at around $1.7tn – is being retrofitted into existing rules and regulations that are not tailored to govern the unique way in which it operates.

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