Do you want to take advantage of the highest first-world interest...
To help investors take advantage of the two-decade-high interest rate in the most tax and cost-efficient way possible, Marriott has launched the Smart International Income Portfolio (SIIP) – a simple, low-cost investment for conservative investors looking to achieve hard currency returns in excess of bank deposits in either US Dollars or Sterling.
The two-pot retirement system: looking beyond 1 September 2024
The two-pot system represents a pivotal change in how South Africans save for retirement. By encouraging preservation and providing early access to a portion of savings, the reform balances immediate financial needs with long-term retirement security.
Africa teems with clean energy prospects
In the context of the Invest in African Energy forum held in Paris in 2024, hosts and organisers Energy Capital & Power published a continental overview of the state of the latest developments in technology and investment regarding aspects such as green hydrogen, LNG, renewables and carbon capture.
Replace luck with fact not feelings
Investing isn’t a hard science like physics with its deterministic equations that can predict outcomes precisely.
The Two-Pot System will change the future of how we all...
South Africa is on the brink of a retirement crisis, with only 6% of the population prepared for a comfortable retirement. Starting September 1, 2024, the Two-Pot System will change retirement planning by allowing flexible access to savings.
Harnessing private expertise for world-class public infrastructure
The best way to tackle South Africa’s water woes is through public-private partnerships, says experienced P3 infrastructure developer, the Gap Infrastructure Corporation.
Empowering progress through diversity
Gender inclusivity needs to be fostered in South Africa's energy transition, writes
Maagatha Kalavadakken, Financial and Market Analyst for Wärtsilä Energy in Southern Africa.
The ethical treatment of clients
Despite an ongoing emphasis on ethics training for financial services providers (FSPs) and the importance of getting ethics CPD points regularly, the financial planning profession seems never far from a fresh controversy, writes Rob Macdonald, Fundhouse.
The true value of advice
Investors who collaborate with qualified financial advisers significantly improve their chances of reaching their financial goals writes Edward Semenya, Senior Investment Specialist at Alexforbes.
Which areas of the equity market might perform best should inflationary...
According to Tina Fong and Ben Read of Schroders, investors may need to reassess how they position their portfolios if inflation falls back as expected over the course of this year and next.
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South Africa’s Q1 GDP: A marginal win, but still a long road ahead
South Africa’s (SA) Q1 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth disappointed once again at 0.1%, although it outperformed market expectations of a 0.1% contraction. However, according to Maarten Ackerman, Chief Economist and Advisory Partner at Citadel, the marginal improvement is “not something to celebrate,” as the economy remains stuck in a protracted low-growth cycle.
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