New global report reveals evolution of the family office ecosystem
Key findings from Ocorian’s new report – an international study with more than 130 family office professionals responsible for around $62.425 billion assets under...
Leverage the looming two-pot system to boost your retirement savings
It’s evident that many South Africans are not saving adequately for retirement given that average replacement ratios are between 25-30% says Nkululeko Kunene, Institutional Client Specialist.
Helping South Africans ride out the interest rate rollercoaster
With the interest rate at its highest in 14 years, the financial strain on South Africans is immense. As people look to reduce expenses, advisers are likely to see an increase in requests to relook or cancel cover. Lee Hancox, Head of Channel and Segment Marketing at Sanlam, explains why it is important for intermediaries to help clients reprioritise their finances to better manage their current financial obligations and plan for the future.
More than just a bridge over troubled water
Jason Horn, Execution Trader and Macro Analyst at Steyn Capital Management, explains how hedge funds are more than just a useful alternative to traditional balanced fund allocations.
FTX revisited: how could it happen, and the rules of investing
In many ways, the story of the failed crypto exchange platform FTX and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), provide us with the quintessential example of what has come to be known as the Icarus Syndrome says Matthew Molyneux, Investment Analyst at Fundhouse
Why do people invest? Why do people save?
For clients to realise their dreams, the gap to earning capacity and the price of the item is often too wide to save the cash under the mattress and hope for the best says, Kapil Joshi, Head of Momentum Collective Investment
Should financial advisors use a DFM?
There is no one-size-fits-all definition that applies to all DFMs. It depends on the value proposition that a DFM has.
The green hydrogen frontier
Neocolonialism, greenwashing or just transition? There is much excitement around green hydrogen these days. It is often said to have great potential for combating climate change while creating jobs and economic prosperity in South Africa.
Starting retirement on a high note: The power of planning a...
Ricardo Teixeira, Chief Operating Officer for BDO Wealth Advisors, believes that planning a dream holiday provides an ideal start to retirement and helps ease the often turbulent transition into that period. He encourages new retirees to shift from a “saving” mindset to a “reward” mindset.
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Mark Lacey, Head of Global Resource Equities at Schroders, examines three ways in which the energy industry has to evolve in order for the energy transition to materialise, and how equity investors could benefit.
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