ESG Investing A question Trustees and asset owners should be asking their consultants regarding ESG is: “What exactly does ESG in a South African Context mean?”. In our view its means taking account...
What does the current volatility mean for energy transition investing?
The driving forces behind the energy transition remain as strong as ever and the current market volatility has only enhanced these trends. There is a lot going on in the financial markets right now....
Are asset managers greenwashing or making a real impact?
Most South African asset managers have taken the steps of responsible investment, such as having a responsible investment policy and ensuring senior-level responsibility for ESG oversight and...
Investor behaviour highlights a need for financial advisers
The COVID-19 pandemic shocked the world and left many scrounging for hand sanitiser and toilet paper as shopping aisles stood empty. Similar havoc was wreaked on financial markets as investors...
Ninety One launches Family Office to support inter-generational wealth management
Global trends suggest that trillions of dollars are expected to be transferred from current asset owners to the next generation over the next few decades. This is because the baby boomer generation...
The most important egg to focus on this Easter – your children’s nest egg
Financial Adviser Janine Horn provides parents and guardians with a few tips on how to save for their children’s future. Easter time is here, and while our children scavenge for chocolate delights...
Mental Health: The Impact of Social Media on Young People
Is the end of the "like" coming? According to TechCrunch, based on the findings of researcher Jane Manchun Wong, Facebook is currently carrying out tests to reveal only a limited number of likes on...
Kids on Social Media
A quarter of 3-year-olds in the UK have a social media profile. This is according to a 2021 survey of parents by the UK communications regulator Ofcom. Despite most social media sites setting their...
Harriet Heymans joins Sasfin as Financial Director
Sasfin Holdings Limited has announced the appointment of Harriet Heymans, who will join as Group and Bank Financial Director, commencing immediately. Heymans has a track record that includes more...
The FSCA’s strategy sheds light on compliance focus areas
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has its ‘five-year plan’ in the form of a 2021-2025 Regulatory Strategy that rounds-up some unsurprising plans, but still useful insight into what the...
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