"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,"…
"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…
"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…
"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,…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"The US population is ageing, but strong immigration and a large millennial cohort, which is approaching peak household formation and goods demand, have scope to boost aggregate demand. These combined forces are already generating stronger inflationary…
"Once you have an idea of what you can afford to invest each month, you should try and invest this amount regularly to ensure you achieve your investment goals. Many young investors start their investment journeys by making regular investments…
"Being a listed entity also comes with various obligations that exert short-term pressure on board members and businesses to perform well consistently. Equities are generally a long-term investment and this short-term pressure can disincentivise…
"In assessing opportunities, we look to construct portfolios that are well poised to unlock value for investors. Importantly, the earnings forecasts for many of our investee companies are not significantly lower than those of the Magnificent…
“FNB currently holds over R1 billion worth of coins in its portfolio on behalf of its clients. This milestone underscores the trust that clients have placed in FNB as their preferred financial and investment partner. This further demonstrates…
"Many people start their savings journey by using banking products. While this is a good place to start, banking products typically offer a lower risk and return profile which can quickly become unsuitable for investors’ needs," says Haydn Johns,…
"As one of the competitive participants in the index tracking space, we are confident that the up take for index tracking will rise as other investment houses see its benefits and adopt the philosophy behind it," says Kgotso Thipa, Manager of…
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