"Building trust with African states is essential, particularly given the region's history with resource extraction and wealth distribution. Market entry depends on the quality of the local anchor, a partner with a real track record," says Olivier…
“The global environment has changed significantly. Authorities are no longer scrutinising whether offshore structures exist – they are looking for genuine independent governance and commercial rationale,” says Leah Mannie, Consultant at Sovereign…
"We currently have a geopolitical shock with uncertain duration. Forecast risk is high, so there is more value in assessing relative sensitivity than creating point forecasts. We have a simple framework for assessing economic exposure to food…
“The shift is being driven by access, not just access to an app or trading platform, but access to the world of investing itself, from the language, the ideas and the confidence that make people feel they can participate,” says Shivani Naidoo,…
"Over the past 15 years, about 80% of the US market's stronger performance came from a stronger dollar and investors paying more for each dollar of profit, with only 20% coming from rising profits. Those two main forces are unlikely to repeat…
"Not everything is beyond your control. There are factors you can influence that are important drivers of your long-term investment success. In volatile environments, the real advantage is rarely found in predicting the next headline. It is…
"Achieving investment excellence does not happen in a single moment. Rather, it is the outcome of innovative thinking and extensive research, combined with well-designed portfolio scenario analysis and stress testing," says John Gilchrist is…
"For many households, the first step towards financial freedom is moving from informal savings or cash under the mattress into regulated products that can outpace inflation and protect purchasing power over time," says Adriaan Pask, Chief Investment…
"While the situation remains fluid, the range of possible outcomes has widened considerably, and the risks that policymakers and investors now face have increased compared to the start of the year," says Reza Hendrickse, Portfolio Manager at…
"Without a formal structure, offshore assets can become an estate planning nightmare. Upon the death of a holder, direct offshore investments may be subject to foreign probate (legal validation of a will), offshore inheritance taxes (situs tax),…
“In volatile market conditions, global diversification can literally be a free lunch. Moving your money offshore gives you currency, political, industry and sector diversification. It makes sense to spread your risk across the globe rather than…
"We live in a society motivated by solving short-term wants, often without considering the long-term financial trade-offs. For many, the temptation to spend now can overshadow the quiet power of consistent, incremental investing – a practice…
Dalrymple Holdings, led by financial services professionals Gontse Sekhitla and Tando Bikitsha, is to acquire WTW (Willis Towers Watson) South Africa's Investments Advisory business. Following the deal close, the business will operate as Catenate…
"Populism in the West is leading to looser fiscal policy, which is good for nominal growth and supportive for equities. But additional spending, for example on stimulus or defence, could imperil the sustainability of government debt. We see…
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