Africa’s mineral wealth could drive economic transformation
The continent boasts roughly 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, including immense deposits of cobalt, manganese, natural graphite, copper, nickel, lithium and iron ore.
Is ESG dead? Why Trump’s exit from SA’s JET is a wake-up call for business
The recent withdrawal of the United States from South Africa’s Just Energy Transition partnership is another stark reminder that sustainability cannot rest on the shifting sands of political will.
Socially responsible investment: a lifeline, not a passing trend
According to David Le Page, Director, Fossil Free South Africa, if you are a truly conscientious financial advisor, there’s a vital conversation that you should be having with your clients: climate change.
Impact and returns: why financial planners should consider ACOF
Financial planners are often faced with a key challenge when advising clients: balancing the desire for strong financial returns with the growing demand for investments that drive positive social and economic impact, writes Warren Wheatley, CEO of Altvest Capital.
The cost of carbon: an investor’s perspective
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria have become a cornerstone of current investment management practices – but there are implications that need to be recognised, writes Professor Evan Gilbert, Research Strategist, Momentum Investments
Why choose semi-liquid funds for investing in renewable infrastructure?
There are more opportunities for private investors to access renewable energy investments today, write Duncan Hale and Jack Wasserman of Schroders.
Start investing through a tax-free investment, asap
Using tax-free investments, also known as tax-free savings accounts, and starting as soon as possible, can have meaningful benefits for wealth-building, writes Pierre Jean Marais, retail marketing at Momentum Wealth.
How to retire in a volatile market
Lourens Coetzee writes about how Marriott Investment Managers endeavors to bring more certainty to retirement planning with an income focused investment style.
Nature’s Dividend: investing with impact to tackle the dual climate and biodiversity...
Diane Laas and Rob Stewart, Global Impact Fund Managers at Melville Douglas, discuss how to invest with impact to target both the climate and biodiversity crises.
Is the future still bright for the Super-7?
Alex Tedder, the Head of Global & Thematic Equities at Schroders, states that after a strong year for the big US technology stocks, investors will be wondering what the future holds. We see some challenges, but also reasons for optimism.
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How to stretch retirement savings without chasing unrealistic returns
Clients no longer have to choose between the certainty of a life annuity and the flexibility of a living annuity. By Martiens Barnard, Marketing Actuary at Momentum Wealth.
The power in blending hedge funds
Jacques de Kock (Portfolio Manager, MitonOptimal) reveals the secret sauce that powers hedge funds.
Not all DFMs are created equal – Why I rejoined the Equilibrium team
Carl Chetty, CFA (Head: Investment Proposition at Equilibrium Investment Management) shares the story of why he decided to rejoin the Equilibrium team.
Unpacking absolute return: Is this the most misunderstood strategy in today’s market?
Absolute return strategies are favoured for their resilience during tough trading conditions and their ability to drive long-term wealth creation, writes Thato Moitsemang, Portfolio Manager at Glacier Invest.
Should you invest in gold?
Does gold warrant a place in a diversified investment portfolio? Michael Mgwaba, Head of Exchange Traded Products at Absa CIB, ran the numbers to find a definitive answer to the age-old debate.
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