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South African businesses are navigating unprecedented challenges as the impact of global events and local headwinds such as persistent loadshedding and a weak rand create economic pressures that weigh on consumer spending.
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.
Are Special Economic Zones the key to African growth?
Nations across the continent are increasingly investing in economic zones as a way to promote manufacturing, boost industrial production and increase exports.
Offshore Investment: Where, how and how much
Join us for an exclusive round table discussion with five of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals, focused on
offshore investment.
Barry O’Mahony, CFP®
Done properly, financial planning is one of the most honourable professions out there because it can make a huge difference to people’s lives, says Barry O’Mahony, CFP®
Offshore investments vs offshore endowments
When investing directly offshore in foreign currency instead of rands, there are generally two options to consider on an offshore investment platform, says Martiens Barnard, Marketing Actuary at Momentum Investments.
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.
SA’s Top Economists
The first prize-giving of the Economist of the Year competition to be held under the auspices of the Bureau of Market Research and Unisa was held in 2022.
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Securing a legacy
According to Gareth Lange, Wealth Manager at Private Client Holdings, the need for a comprehensive and up-to-date estate plan cannot be overstated.
Staying ahead of the automation, AI and machine-learning curve
Businesses should act sooner rather than later before many practical, easy-to-implement tools become redundant and ineffective. So says process and systems management specialist, Muhammad Ali, CEO of WWISE, a trainer and implementer of ISO standards and programmes.
Five ways: how women financial planners can use AI for tough decisions
Conversational AI is a game-changer for women financial planners – it’s like having a strategic partner on call 24/7. AI engages with you in real-time, asking targeted questions about your practice, your clients, your goals – and then gives tailored insights based on your replies.