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Wealth & Investments / 09-10-24 / Duncan Lamont

Duncan Lamont | Adding return and lowering risk with private assets

"Private assets have seen a dramatic rise in assets under management (AUM), growing from $700bn in 2001 to an astounding $13.6 trillion by mid-2023. Although this is still small relative to the $86 trillion market size of the combined public…

Wealth & Investments / 09-10-24 / Tommy Jackson

Women in Investment: breaking stereotypes and leading with excellence

“We place greater emphasis on detail company and industry analysis over market forecasts and speculation. This approach allows us to guide investment decisions towards sustainable outcomes, rooted in meticulous analysis of past performance…

Wealth & Investments / 09-10-24 / Robyn Laubscher

Robyn Laubscher | 5 tips for sticking to your financial plan

"Financial planning is the process of creating a roadmap to achieve your financial goals, whether they involve saving for retirement, purchasing a home, funding education, or simply achieving financial independence. However, the true value of…

Wealth & Investments / 09-10-24 / Sisanda Ndlovu

Amplify funds outperform at ten-year milestone

“Our growth in AUM is a true testament to the strong and mutually successful relationships we have with our partners and clients,” says Amplify’s head of retail distribution Nico Janse van Rensburg.

Wealth & Investments / 02-10-24 / Roné Swanepoel

Roné Swanepoel | Savvy spending and saving habits

"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,"…

Wealth & Investments / 18-09-24 / Lyle Sankar

Lyle Sankar | Lesson on forecasting from SA’s 2024 elections

"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…

Wealth & Investments / 18-09-24 / Preanka Naidoo

Preanka Naidoo | The integral role of ESG in Absolute Return funds

"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…

Wealth & Investments / 18-09-24 / Tommy Jackson

New research reveals the role of private equity and venture capital investors

“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,”…

Wealth & Investments / 18-09-24 / Shelly Nxumalo

FNB expands access to global markets for individual investors

"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…

Wealth & Investments / 18-09-24 / Tommy Jackson

US FED Chairman Jerome Powell pivots to interest rate cuts at Jackson Hole summit

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%…

Wealth & Investments / 12-09-24 / Thomas Berry

Thomas Berry | Empowering future generations with the gift of financial wisdom

"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…

Wealth & Investments / 11-09-24 / Duty Editor

Kenzoll Capital acquires ‘Adamastor’ offshore mining vessel

"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…

Wealth & Investments / 04-09-24 / Shaun le Roux

Shaun le Roux | Is it time for a fresh look at commodity investing?

"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…

Wealth & Investments / 04-09-24 / Chantal Marx

Chantal Marx | The two-pot system: Implications for SA equities

"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…