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Wealth & Investments / 21-08-24 / Anet Ahern,,Wendy Myers and Karen Rimmer

Female financial services execs on owning your space in a corporate world

"The World Economic Forum 2024 Global Gender Gap Report shows that globally, women’s representation in senior leadership roles across every industry has seen ‘modest improvements’ since 2016, with the financial services sector highlighted as…

Wealth & Investments / 21-08-24 / Chris Smit

Survey results: SA Private Equity fundraising activity surges to a 13-year high

“The engines of the PE industry are gaining traction, and all signals point to noticeable growth and even untapped potential. On a global scale, PE is up against some serious odds, including economic uncertainty and political upheaval. Locally,…

Wealth & Investments / 21-08-24 / Magdeleen Cornelissen

Magdeleen Cornelissen | Financial resilience through life changes

"Prioritising your financial well-being can be the cornerstone of your financial wellness. Be realistic about your savings goals but remember that every cent can make a difference when saving for retirement. A financial adviser is there to support…

Wealth & Investments / 21-08-24 / Chris Smit

Prescient Securities excels at Ranking the Analysts Awards

"Prescient Securities has been the partner of choice for asset managers since 1999 as is evidenced by our consistent top ratings since 2013. This recognition is not only testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, it is also demonstrable…

Wealth & Investments / 12-08-24 / Adriaan Pask

Adriaan Pask | Is Nvidia the next big thing or is a tech-stock bubble around the corner?

"Big ideas in tech, especially in areas like AI, capture our imaginations and are heavily marketed, which can cause people to get overly excited. This is not to say that AI is a temporary or insignificant technology, on the contrary, it will…

Wealth & Investments / 08-08-24 / Chris Smit

Growing and protecting cash in SA's current interest rate cycle

“We are committed to client satisfaction through tailored cash management solutions that offer enhanced yields without compromising liquidity. Building strong client relationships, understanding their needs, and delivering excellent service…

Wealth & Investments / 07-08-24 / Sebastian Mullins

Sebastian Mullins | Schroders monthly global market outlook

"As the rate cutting cycle approaches, it is likely that sector rotation within the US will begin. Mega-cap companies like the Magnificent Seven have left the other 493 stocks in the S&P behind. However, with rate cuts on the horizon and low…

Wealth & Investments / 31-07-24 / Mariska Redelinghuys

What your will, your doctor, and your financial adviser have in common

"The reason behind this is that financial advisers look after clients' financial challenges in much the same way that doctors look after patients' health issues. This is not a perfect analogy, but there are certainly some comparisons to be drawn,"…

Wealth & Investments / 31-07-24 / Gabriel Botha

Gabriel Botha | Mastering compound interest: everyone's financial superpower

"By eliminating debt, starting to invest early, and remaining invested for the long term, you can maximize the benefits of compounding. This National Savings Month, commit to understanding and leveraging compound interest to secure your financial…

Wealth & Investments / 31-07-24 / Johanna Kyrklund

Johanna Kyrklund | Politics matter, but it can pay to keep things simple

"With interest rates starting to fall, emerging market equities are looking more compelling. Many emerging economies have brought inflation under control, are running prudent fiscal policy and benefit from the manufacturing recovery that is…

Wealth & Investments / 31-07-24 / Chris Smit

Allocating capital to investments that grow South Africa's economy

"While South Africa is alive with possibilities, and enjoying improving investor confidence, the results of policy reform and pro-growth initiatives will undoubtedly take time for their effects to be felt in the real economy," says Navin Lala,…

Wealth & Investments / 31-07-24 / Haydn Johns

Haydn Johns | Young investors think differently, but some principles are timeless

"It is therefore no surprise that Generation Z’s are five times more likely to make their investment decisions based on social media. Beyond seeking financial return and building personal wealth, they also want to invest in firms that align…

Wealth & Investments / 31-07-24 / Chris Smit

G20 finance ministers highlight work of the investor leadership network

"This new initiative advances key Treasury priorities. Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, Treasury has been actively pursuing work to promote economic growth, stability, and resilience in countries around the world, including…

Wealth & Investments / 17-07-24 / Haydn Johns

Haydn Johns | Yes, investing early on is best - but first, you need to know the basics

"A critical factor when considering asset classes is your appetite for risk. While being in an investment portfolio allocated to equities has historically given investors the best returns over the long term, investing in this asset class has…