Well-planned investing and taking advantage of the ‘magic’ of compound interest are two of the most powerful ways in which South Africans can elevate themselves financially, and secure their...
How retail investors can “invest for the good” – sustainable investment for the man on the street
Retail investors, by selecting portfolios, asset classes or asset managers who are focused on sustainability, have the option to ”‘invest for the good”. It has become increasingly clear that how we...
If you’re about to buy your first home, you need to read this
South Africa's property market is being driven by an influx of first-time buyers as the historically low interest rate makes it (possibly) more affordable to buy property, rather than rent....
Comment on the Master’s Office by the Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA)
The public should be aware that there is an unprecedented backlog at the Master’s Offices countrywide. There are however some recent positive developments. The Master of the High Court has been hard...
Pandora Papers – Nowhere to hide? Some considerations for SA residents
In the past week, 11.9 million financial records known as the Pandora Papers were leaked, revealing the offshore financial assets of many internationally well-known persons. One of the questions...
Stats SA to conduct Census 2022 in 100 Days
In 100 days from today, Statistics South Africa will undertake a population and housing census, Census 2022, from 2 February next year. This will be the fourth population count since 1994. Stats SA...
Moving back into the office can positively affect mental and physical health
South Africans working from home since the implementation of lockdown restrictions in early 2020 are putting in longer office hours than before; are affected by household disturbances during work...
South Africa ranks 31st in the Global Pension Index
Iceland’s retirement income system has been named the world’s best in its debut in the 13th annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI). The Netherlands and Denmark have taken second...
Risky business? What you should know before investing in cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies (cryptos) such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin and Binance Coin, have become more than just buzzwords in the investment world, but remain somewhat shrouded in mystery compared to...
Pandemic heightens SA investors’ awareness of sustainability issues
The impact of the global pandemic has sharpened South African investors’ focus on environmental and social issues, amidst calls for greater sustainability-focused performance data. This is according...
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