"We are entering a multi-decade investment cycle across almost all areas of the energy market value chain. We've reached a point where the world is becoming short of energy, and the last 10 years has resulted in the global energy sector facing…
Stanley Gabriel, CEO of Momentum Investo, delves into the intricate web of our money mindset, challenging the notion that wealth equates to fulfillment - and while acknowledging the practical benefits of financial stability - Gabriel highlights…
"With temperatures climbing and the spectre of El Niño looming, promising to intensify these conditions, we’re inching closer to surpassing the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature increase per year that has been forecast," says Teboho Makhabane…
"We maintain that the economy and markets have yet to feel the full impact of one of the swiftest hiking cycles since the 80s. US inflation in particular remains above the Fed’s 2% target, while that economy continues to ‘run hot’. We thus continue…
"A platform should enable you to externalise (out of South Africa) or repatriate (into South Africa) your funds to or from the offshore platform, taking into account the SARS and SARB approval necessary if you wish to externalise more than R1…
Interest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has spiked, prompting questions about their viability as investments. Momentum Investments' Mike Adsetts, chief investment officer, Momentum Investments weighs in, highlighting the potential for diversification…
"Fundamentally the two human emotions that influence investors when they are considering selling a stock are greed and fear. However, selling stocks is a necessary part of your investment journey and there are right and wrong reasons for doing…
"Amidst this intricate financial tapestry, investors are confronted with a paradigm marked by notable fluctuations in asset valuations and shifting investment flows. The exodus from emerging market debt, a trend observed since 2022 and continuing…
"The South African banking sector is awash with innovation and disruption, with numerous digital-native challenger banks entering the space to disrupt the established players and various major financial services providers investing significantly…
“There is a definite need amongst South African families with material wealth to have access to a professional family office solution. In most cases these families have very complex requirements around their wealth, business and family; and…
"Traditionally, investing and philanthropy has served two separate purposes: namely invest to make as much money as you can without regard for its social or environmental impact; and dedicating more of the earnings and asset growth to philanthropy,"…
"The nomination for the Best SA Multi Asset Income Manager 2024 award is testament to the team's leadership, expertise, and dedication to delivering outstanding results for investors. We are grateful for the recognition and remain dedicated…
"Winning 10 awards, including both People's Choice Awards, showcases our team's steadfast commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional products that drive financial inclusion and enable all South Africans to 'own the market," says Fikile…
"Inflation tends to come in waves. And the Federal Reserve has the ability, because the US economy is still so strong, to play a bit of a waiting game - while looking for more confirmation on those data points," says Alex Funk, Chief Investment…
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