One crisis invariably leads to a crisis of another kindPublished: Tue, 17 Nov 20 The Covid-19 pandemic is unquestionably a health crisis. That said, just focussing on the health aspects of the virus is too narrow a perspective. There is a lot more going on than a healthcare challenge.
If we reflect back to the most recent global crisis - the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2008 - we ...
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Debt is a four letterPublished: Tue, 17 Nov 20 Debt is something most people find themselves incurring. And it is not difficult to understand how one gets into debt. We have such easy access to credit cards; retail accounts for furniture, clothing, appliances; and regular offers to apply for small loans. Have you noticed that you qualify for a loan without having ...
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Making a case for offshore investingPublished: Tue, 17 Nov 20 State capture, corruption, land expropriation without compensation. These are all terms that have become part of the South African lexicon and part of our daily reality. According to the recent 2020 Bloomberg Misery Index which ranks major economies by inflation and unemployment expectations, South Africa is ...
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Just thinking long term is not enoughPublished: Mon, 16 Nov 20 Along with many others, we often emphasise the importance of not giving in to your emotions and avoiding making rash, short-term decisions. Yet despite this, plenty of investors still fall prey to their emotions. So, what is the secret that sets successful investors apart from the rest? Investors are often told to ...
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FOR YOUR EYES ONLY-POPIA ESSENTIALSPublished: Thu, 12 Nov 20 The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has been in the making for a while, with certain aspects already introduced. It is finally set to come into full effect after President Cyril Ramaphosa said, in June, that the effective date for compliance is 1 July 2021, and most organisations will have much to do ...
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HEDGE FUNDS-A BROADER TOOLKIT TO CAPTURE MARKET OPPORTUNITIESPublished: Tue, 03 Nov 20 Flexibility gives hedge funds greater opportunism
Meeting investment objectives in the future requires greater opportunism given challenging global growth outlooks and elevated volatility we see from traditional investments. Preparation for uncertainty means being better positioned to protect during extreme conditions ...
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Retirement is a Reality, not a ChoicePublished: Mon, 26 Oct 20 The annual 10X Investments’ Retirement Reality Report (RRR20), released last week, is one of the most significant surveys published in a long time. It is of specific importance to financial advisers who face the difficult task of having to convince clients to prepare for the inevitable. Earlier this year, the ...
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Retirement is a Reality, not a ChoicePublished: Mon, 26 Oct 20 The annual 10X Investments’ Retirement Reality Report (RRR20), released last week, is one of the most significant surveys published in a long time. It is of specific importance to financial advisers who face the difficult task of having to convince clients to prepare for the inevitable. Earlier this year, the ...
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What will Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's 2020 Medium Term budget offer?Published: Thu, 22 Oct 20 South Africa's economic recovery plan
The plan is aimed at fast-tracking the recovery of the economy from the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines government's plan to revive the economy with short and long-term interventions. If the plan is executed as presented, it is expected to ...
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POSITIONING SOUTH AFRICA FOR A GREEN RECOVERYPublished: Fri, 16 Oct 20 Following the devastating impact which the Covid-19 pandemic has had on South Africa and the world, governments, corporates, and citizens collaborate to focus on a green economic recovery. This is a result of the pandemic being inextricably intertwined with global environmental issues such as biodiversity loss, climate ...
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Create a financial legacy for your childrenPublished: Wed, 14 Oct 20 Whether you consider yourself wealthy or not, there are steps you can take to secure a financial legacy for your children. Before diving into the detail of the investment products that may help you in creating growing generational wealth for your child, it is important to consider the following:
If you have ...
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Wealthy families support the fight against COVID-19Published: Wed, 07 Oct 20 New research from international family office Stonehage Fleming has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a significant shift in the key priorities of many wealthy families. This finding and others is contained in Stonehage Fleming’s report, ‘Four Pillars of Capital: a time for reflection. ...
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Review your will to account for COVID-19, advises JustMoneyPublished: Mon, 05 Oct 20 The COVID-19 pandemic is a timely reminder of the importance of ensuring your personal finances are in order – and a key component of this is an up-to-date will. This legal document, that should take into account the current value of your assets, with instructions on how you wish to allocate them, is particularly ...
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CAN I AFFORD TO DIE?Published: Thu, 01 Oct 20 The Covid-19 pandemic has served as a reminder that death can come at any time, and although it is not a subject we like to think about, there are some important things one should put in place to protect those you will leave behind. Besides the emotional stress your death will bring to your loved ones, without proper ...
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FNB announces TaxTim as a new eBucks Rewards partnerPublished: Tue, 22 Sep 20 FNB has announced a new partnership with online tax solution firm TaxTim, the latest partner to join its eBucks Rewards programme. FNB and RMB Private Bank customers can now earn up to 50% of the cost of their tax return submission fee back in eBucks when paying for the service using their qualifying FNB/RMB Private ...
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