Investment success in 2023:Don't play the guessing game Fabiana Fedeli, Chief Investment Officer:Enquities and Multi -Asset and Sustainability M&G Investments (UK) So far in 2023, global financial markets have experienced some wild swings, dictated by the guessing...
Eugene Botha,Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Momentum Investments Risk means different things to different people and to make the most appropriate investment decision for a client, risk must be defined clearly and measured correctly. When...
The challenge of using pension funds to fuel green financeAshley Daswa, Senior Investment Specialist,Sanlam Corporate: Investments The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's latest Synthesis Report is a dire warning that without drastic action, global temperature...
The Covid-19 pandemic was highly disruptive to travel, with wide ranging restrictions resulting in a collapse of bookings.The initial Covid-19 lockdowns were an existential threat for the travel industry. However, once the worst of the restrictions were over, the...
Beating inflation in retirement Why guaranteed annuities deserve a place in your financial plan Jaco Pienaar,Business Development Manager, Just SA At the end of March this year, South Africa's headline consumer inflation rose for the second month in a row to 7.1% year...
How to choose the right investment strategyYour retirement plan should be tailored to your specific circumstances Braam Bredenkamp, Financial Advisor, GraySwanPlanning for retirement is one of the most important financial endeavours of one's life. It is also a rather...
Independence at retirementSaving for retirement means that you do not become dependent on your children or other people when you retire. For your dream retirement, would you not want the freedom to live the life you are currently dreaming of? Having to rely on others...
Raphi Rootshtain, Porfolio Manager,Sasfin Wealth Trying to make sense of uncertain times In times of economic hardship, it's important to stay adaptable in order to navigate through tough financial times and find ways to thrive amidst uncertainty.Surviving and thriving:...
The basics of thetwo-pot systemproposals Leanne van Wyk, ICTS Legal Services (Pty) LtdNicci van Vuuren, Webber WentzelWhy the two-pot system?The two-pot system allows retirement fund members to access up to one-third of their ongoing retirement fund contributions once...
Belinda Sullivan,Head of Corporate Consulting Strategy, Alexforbes Members of retirement funds have different needs, time horizons and options available to them to target their specific outcomes throughout their journey to and into retirement. Achieving a reasonable...