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Jeanette Marais

06 Aug 2019

Top women in investing share their intuitive money tips

By Janice Roberts

Women are often said to have better intuition than men do – hence the commonly referred to term “woman’s intuition”.  However, all too often, that intuitive “gut instinct” is undervalued in favour of logic-heavy arguments – especially in male-dominated fields such as finance and investing. Yet studies show that women are actually better at investing...
22 Jul 2019

Thriving in the digital era: the human touch

By Janice Roberts

By Jeanette Marais, Deputy CEO MMI Holdings I don’t believe anyone will deny that we are in the midst of digital disruption – or that businesses that embrace technology will benefit, while those who do not will lag behind. Technology undoubtedly has the potential to make business more efficient, introduce new business models and broadly...
03 May 2019

Remaining focused with outcome-based investing

By Janice Roberts

With the world changing at such a rapid pace, maintaining a sense of security can be a challenge, and predicting the future seems near impossible. Given the way digital technology has shaped the way we view the world today, one thing that is fairly certain, however, is that it does not benefit the investor to...
19 Mar 2019

Financial freedom: SA asset management perspective

By Janice Roberts

While financial freedom may mean different things to different people, being debt-free; gaining financial independence; and feeling a sense of financial stability, are all commonly listed components of this coveted liberty. The reality, however, is that most South Africans will never experience any of these comforts. Research Unisa conducted in collaboration with Momentum shows that...
01 Feb 2019

Momentum Investments walks away with three top awards at prestigious industry event

By Janice Roberts

Momentum Investments has been recognised by the Raging Bull Awards – lauded as the Oscars of the asset management industry – for top performance in three categories at the esteemed event held in Cape Town on Wednesday night.
24 Jul 2018

Criminal self-sabotage: Cashing out your pension fund prematurely

By Janice Roberts

By Jeanette Marais, CEO of Momentum Investments Cashing out your pension fund every time you change jobs may seem like a quick cash-flow fix in the moment, but in actual fact, it’s self-sabotage. Every time you borrow from the future, you jeopardise your financial wellness beyond retirement. One thing many people do not consider is...
03 Oct 2017

Should you see a financial adviser?

By Janice Roberts

With World Financial Planning Day happening on 4 October, there is no better time to get your financial house in order. If you have never sought the help of a financial adviser, you may be wondering whether there is any value in seeking advice from an independent professional, or if you should go at it...
10 May 2017

Junk status: Diversification is key to protect against market shocks

By Janice Roberts

The recent downgrade of South Africa’s investment grade status to junk by more than one international ratings agency has highlighted the importance of having a diversified investment portfolio.
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