"As spring comes to an end, let’s try to not only focus on keeping our cupboards clean, but also our finances. Why not make a mental note to earmark the month of September as your annual reminder to tackle your money maintenance going forward,"…
"There are important learnings from this event. Firstly, forecasting is inherently flawed, and using predictions to guide decisions ahead of major events carries significant risk. Before the elections, many expected the ANC's support to dip…
"The principle of asymmetry is pivotal in investment. An asymmetric investment return philosophy is an investment approach designed to capture more upside than downside. The goal is to participate in market gains while limiting losses during…
“VC and PE are tried and tested models to provide aspiring entrepreneurs a ‘foot in the door’ and local businesses much-needed growth capital – thus supporting high-growth firms that are crucial for economic activity, job creation and innovation,”…
"Today’s structured products offer individual investors the chance to achieve their financial goals by adding these cleverly designed products to their portfolios, and thereby benefit from the tailored risk-return profiles, capital protection…
US FED Chairman Jerome Powell says that there is "ample room" to respond to a cooling US economy. The Fed is set to announce rates today (Wednesday), and a projection of a one percentage point reduction in its target range, presently 5.25%…
"Over time, even small initial investments can grow significantly due to the compounding of returns. This phenomenon highlights the importance of starting to invest early and consistently adding to investments to maximise the benefits of compound…
"This transaction represents our commitment to a tremendously exciting new project in Namibia—one which further positions the country at the frontier of offshore mining. The partnership establishes us as one of a handful of players globally…
"Commodities are fundamental to the functioning of economies. In addition to their key role in the SA economy, resource shares are an important component of our stock market. Even though they are important, they can be quite volatile as they…
"The two-pot system is expected to be positive for domestic retailers, particularly discretionary names (clothing and furniture mainly). There could also be some benefit accruing to the banks, as savers may utilise their withdrawals to pay down…
“The fund’s managers have a strong track record in being agile, recording consistent return and protecting capital. We selected them as they have a dynamic investment process and aligns with what we expect from our agile, independent, results-driven…
"As an active investment manager, this is also our area of greatest influence, and we have a role to play in combatting modern slavery and human trafficking through our investment decisions and the influence we can have on investee companies…
"In times of heightened market turbulence, maintaining a steady hand is paramount. It's easy to get swept up in the emotional waves of panic or overconfidence, but such reactions often lead to regrettable decisions. Instead, a calm and measured…
"The higher interest rate environment has been a double-edged sword. While challenging for individuals with loans, it has been beneficial for fixed-income portfolios. The current rates have allowed for better returns on investments, positioning…
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