Look both ways before you cross the BRICS Road
The ongoing shift in economic and political influence from the West, represented by the United States and the G7, to the East, represented by China and the BRICS bloc of nations, has been grabbing headlines over the past few years.
Add some “BMT” to your clients’ retirement portfolios
When your clients are on the big stage, in this case retirement, how does their living annuity perform when they need it most? Martiens Barnard, Marketing Actuary at Momentum Investments explains.
Global model portfolios for your advice practice
The new Equilibrium global model portfolios, sub-managed by our London based investment business, Momentum Global Investment Management (MGIM), gives South African investors access to a diversified range of global opportunities across a broad range of asset classes, countries, companies, currencies, and market sectors.
A mandate designed for conservative global investors
With the support from higher rates, a conservative multi-asset class fund is an even more compelling option, says Coronation
Has China finally slid into a debt/deflation spiral?
Although weaker Chinese domestic demand is causing concern, this may not be the start of a long-term economic depression, writes David Rees, Senior Emerging Markets Economist at Schroders.
Securitas™ Financial Group Strengthens Client Relationships through Strategic Acquisitions
Securitas™ Financial Group takes bold strides towards a prosperous future, uniting with Jackie Steele & Associates and Rutherford Wealth to enhance client relationships and expand specialized financial solutions.
Stockholm Syndrome: the short story of Embracer Group
James Corkin recounts the story of a recent successful short position in a high-flying gaming company, and how numerous accounting red flags should have been a warning to the company’s devoted supporters ahead of a major stock price collapse.
Advisers’ Next Big Thing
Ring-fencing future revenue takes early tactics and forethought. For advisers, now is the moment to identify the clients of the future and get them onto the books, says Deon Theunis, Head of Intermediary Support, Sanlam Risk & Savings
How should investors respond to the stock market’s dwindling status?
Companies are abandoning the stock market in their droves, yet this is the main place where savers have put their money for long-term growth, says Schroders
Latest claims statistics: a reality check for men
Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) confirm that women live considerably longer than men, on average.¹ The general consensus is that the combination of men’s lifestyle...
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Maximising offshore allocation in a living annuity
South African living annuity investors may face unexpected offshore exposure limits when providers reach their regulatory thresholds, writes Martiens Barnard, marketing actuary at Momentum Investments.
Rethinking retirement
South Africa’s Two-Pot withdrawals expose a stark tension between short-term relief and long-term retirement security, writes Niki Giles, head of strategy at Prescient Fund Services.
Our profession must help the profession grow
A strong profession does not happen by accident. It is built deliberately, consistently and collectively by those who benefit from it and believe in its future.
Why are more South Africans returning to their retirement savings?
Why are more South Africans returning to their retirement savings?
Therese Grobler, Head of Wealth Management at Momentum Financial Planning (MFP) takes a closer look at the emerging patterns behind withdrawals and what they reveal about how people are navigating financial pressure today.
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