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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.
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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.
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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.
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Replace luck with fact not feelings

Investing isn’t a hard science like physics with its deterministic equations that can predict outcomes precisely.
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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.
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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.
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Offshore Investing – Round Table Discussion

Join us for an exclusive round table discussion with three of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals, focused on getting offshore investing right.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rethinking retirement

South Africa’s Two-Pot retirement system has opened up a lot of options for consumers and responsibilities for employers, writes Niki Giles, head of strategy at Prescient Fund Services

Independent Investment Solutions

Independent Investment Solutions (i²), founded in 2016 and headquartered in Johannesburg, delivers independent, multi-asset investment portfolios tailored for both local and offshore markets.

Catering for bespoke needs

Equilibrium’s Florbela Yates shares insight into how they handle investments both locally and overseas.

The future of healthcare financing

South Africa’s healthcare financing landscape is shifting rapidly under the pressure of rising costs and economic uncertainty, writes James White, Director, Sales and Marketing, Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.

What really matters when choosing offshore unit trusts

When considering offshore investing, the starting point is not the fund - it’s the investor. What are you trying to achieve? Whether it’s long-term...
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