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Rand under pressure as geopolitical tensions drive oil higher
Nolan Wapenaar, Co-Chief Investment Officer/Head of Fixed Income at Anchor Capital The escalation of military conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran at the end of February...
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Sovereign debt dynamics: the alarming backdrop to rising geopolitical risk
David Rees, Head of Global Economics and Johanna Kyrklund Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders Sovereign debt ratios have risen substantially across the world in recent decades,...
How to evaluate umbrella funds
Belinda Carbutt, Group Savings Specialist at Allan Gray Navigating the complex world of umbrella funds can be likened to steering a ship through choppy waters. Just like a ship’s...
How South Africa can achieve a savvier savings and investment culture
Steven Amey, head of Intermediated distribution at Ashburton Investments In July each year South Africans celebrate National Savings Month - an initiative of the Savings Institute of...
Own your debt – or let it own you
Jaco Prinsloo, Senior Financial Planning Consultant at Alexforbes Debt may seem like a means to an end – a necessary part of modern life. But for many, it’s more than just money owed....
What makes a Will legally valid? (And why it matters)
Karen McMurray, Wills Product Manager at FNB A Will is not just a piece of paper. It’s a legal document that shapes how your estate is handled, how your family is supported after your...
ESG disclosure requirements for financial institutions in South Africa: A 2025 update
Kent Davis and Paula-Ann Novotny, Partners at Webber Wentzel Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have become increasingly important for organisations globally,...
Guardians of the Rand: Potential nationalisation of the South African Reserve Bank
Deborah Carmichael, Executive: Banking and Finance, and Katleho Ntahale, Associate: Banking and Finance, at ENS Introduction The South African Reserve Bank Amendment Bill of...
Three reasons for choosing active management in 2025
Philip Robotham, Head of Intermediary at Schroders, South Africa While passive investing is a cost-effective way to gain exposure to equity markets, it tends to work well in a calm,...
What life insurance gets wrong about education cover
Arno Jansen van Vuuren, Managing Director at Futurewise Education is one of the most important investments parents can make – but also one of the most expensive. Whether your child is...
Why your financial context matters more than ever
Fränzo Friedrich, Chief Marketing Officer of Momentum Investments July is National Savings Month, and there’s no better time to take a closer look at your finances. But here’s the...
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