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Wealth & Investments / 27-11-24 / Adriaan Pask

Adriaan Pask | Six steps to evaluating potential investments

"When market sentiment is low, asset prices tend to follow suit and creates a ripe environment for long-term investment. Using these downturns as buying opportunities, you can position for future growth when markets inevitably recover," says…

Wealth & Investments / 27-11-24 / Haydn Johns

Haydn Johns | How to create lasting wealth that spans generations

"Creating lasting wealth to pass down for generations to come can seem an overwhelming task. But taking a step-by-step approach to understand and planning for the various considerations holistically helps to make it achievable," says Haydn Johns,…

Wealth & Investments / 27-11-24 / Tommy Jackson

Ninety One announces $260M first close of African Credit Opportunities Fund 3

“Along with our partners, we are very excited to be launching our 19th EM private credit fund. The strategy has a long history of supporting growth and infrastructure companies across Africa and other emerging markets," says Nathaniel Micklem,…

Wealth & Investments / 20-11-24 / Wim Murray

Rate cuts and Black Friday may spark festive cheer for consumer-oriented companies

"While South Africa’s retail sector has struggled recently, new data from Capital Connect and the Bureau of Market Research points to a positive near-term outlook, especially with strong Black Friday sales forecasts. The data suggests that consumer…

Wealth & Investments / 13-11-24 / Adriaan Pask

Adriaan Pask | Investment success isn't as clear-cut as just following the Fed

"What's particularly noteworthy is that if we compare two hypothetical portfolios—one invested in the FINI 15 and the other in the S&P 500, starting with the same amount in October 2020—the FINI 15 portfolio has outperformed the S&P 500 on 95%…

Wealth & Investments / 13-11-24 / Staff Writer

Rashaad Tayob | South Africa's investment landscape under Trump 2.0

"Trump inherits a complex economic situation with a $2 trillion deficit, representing close to 7% of GDP, and a national debt level of 120%. The US faces an impending debt crisis, with a focus now on curbing spending rather than increasing it,"…

Wealth & Investments / 13-11-24 / Jane Khumalo

100 days of GNU, 200 days without loadshedding: Can investor optimism last?

"The supply-side risk around Eskom appears to have largely abated, and energy availability has improved. Yet, Eskom's application for a 30% price hike is a major red flag – if granted, it could significantly affect consumer spending power, impacting…

Wealth & Investments / 06-11-24 / Edward Gibbens

Edward Gibbens | Navigating South Africa’s financial advisory maze

"Good financial advice requires not only a deep understanding of the client's financial position, their circumstances, future ambitions and appetite for risk, but they also need to be knowledgeable about the macroeconomic landscape, nationally…

Wealth & Investments / 06-11-24 / Chris Smit

Building the VC ecosystem through diverse and collaborative forms of capital

“There’s a huge opportunity internationally for private debt, but in South Africa, there is not enough institutional capital to facilitate this structure on a broader scale. Based on the global trend and solid fundamental performance, however,…

Wealth & Investments / 06-11-24 / Jane Khumalo

Wade Witbooi appointed Head of Amplify Investment Partners

“We are proud to make this appointment from within the business. Wade’s knowledge and experience will be instrumental in strengthening our offering and driving the Amplify business. His appointment is testament to the talent we have within our…

Wealth & Investments / 06-11-24 / Tommy Jackson

What does China’s new policy direction mean for investors?

"From a multi-asset perspective, we have a positive tactical view on Chinese equities to reflect the fact that the authorities are clearly focused on stimulus. So far, this has largely been on the monetary side and more is needed from the fiscal…

Wealth & Investments / 06-11-24 / Duty Editor

Curate launches exclusive global funds

“Our focus is on providing the best of global investing to our clients. This launch goes beyond just adding new funds to our offering. It's about offering carefully selected, world-class investment opportunities that resonate with the evolving…

Wealth & Investments / 06-11-24 / Chris Smit

10-year property investment partnership delivers solid growth

“Futuregrowth and Capital Land share the same culture and values, which is one of the key drivers behind the success of Comprop. Both institutions have a high focus on accountability and transparency, which ensures that our investors interests…

Wealth & Investments / 06-11-24 / Chris Smit

SAVCA appoints three new board members at AGM

“Each of these new board members brings a wealth of expertise and fresh perspectives, which will be instrumental in helping SAVCA deliver on its mission to drive the development of private equity and venture capital across Southern Africa,”…