"At this stage, the immediate impact appears straightforward: increased import costs drive inflation. While this is not incorrect in theory, the reality may be more nuanced. Businesses forced to pay higher taxes on imported goods may not be…
"A well-curated estate plan should always consider onshore and offshore assets, any local or offshore trusts, life policies or investment wrappers, and retirement products. Meticulous estate planning may involve structuring in your will, or…
"Recognising the urgent need for sustainable solutions, Sanlam Investments is funding the development of innovative renewable energy projects like the Oya Energy hybrid facility," says Mamoekeng Matlaila, Infrastructure Portfolio Manager at…
“We don’t necessarily spend too much; we just don’t spend effectively. Capital spending is not prioritised, and the recent public sector wage bill has created further financial pressure without a clear way out,” says renowned political journalist,…
"We are very bullish about South Africa, the South African economy and the future prospects of this beautiful country and the surrounding region. We are heartened and motivated by the optimism and the resilience of its people," says Mokgome…
"The postponement, the first of its kind in post-apartheid South Africa, heightened concerns over investor confidence, potentially affecting both the stock market and the broader economic outlook. These developments underscored the market's…
"Decarbonisation, until recently, has been the main driver of renewable energy expansion globally. But de-globalisation and the need for greater energy security for the largest energy consuming nations has added to the urgency in the past two…
"These results reaffirm our view that the world is not in a normal business cycle. Structural transformations, not cyclical factors, are driving markets. Inflation has eased, but economic growth has continued – challenging conventional assumptions…
"The level of transparency that investors require often depends on their priorities. Retail investors may not always need real-time insights into an ETF’s holdings, especially when iNAVs can help them assess whether the ETF is trading close…
"Despite initial concerns about inflation and interest rates, South Africa's markets demonstrated resilience in 2024. Local bonds outperformed expectations, proving to be one of the strongest asset classes of the year, while the property sector…
"The tide appears to be turning. In the current environment, specific food producers such as Premier, Rhodes, and, more recently, Tiger Brands, have begun to outperform, thanks to strategic capital investments," says Dhersan Chetty, Equity Analyst…
"We believe the alternatives markets are at an inflection point. Our research indicates the industry is on course to expand by almost 80% and is set to exceed $30tn in assets under management by 2030 globally, up from $16.8tn at the end of 2023,"…
"Our vision for OM Bank is to ensure that customers are not only able to access transparent and personalised financial services and tools but, more importantly, to partner with them so that these tools improve access to banking and credit for…
"GrowthHouse has evolved from a retail-advice-focused advisory business into a diversified financial services group with a strong presence in retail, commercial short-term insurance, and corporate health & employee benefits. We are positioned…
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