At the January meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), South Africa’s repo rate was raised by another 25 basis points (bps) to 4.00%. This was fully priced in by the market beforehand and...
Old Mutual Investment Group appoints new Head of Responsible Investment
Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) has announced the appointment of Robert Lewenson as the asset manager’s new Head of Responsible Investment (RI), effective 1 February 2022. He will replace the...
Be frugal this February by spending less and doing more
Have you ever bought something that you couldn’t afford, or avoided looking at your bank balance because no news is good news? If you want to better manage your money, consider taking on the...
Rethinking retirement – Learning about seatbelts
As people the world over live longer, healthier lives the debate around the design and funding of retirement fund schemes show no sign of subsiding. In 2014, then-UK Pensions Minister, Steve Webb,...
Chinese take away – The risk of companies delisting from US exchanges
In assessing the risk of Chinese companies listed on US exchanges being forced to delist by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) it is best to take a step back and consider why the US has...
Lessons from nature’s masters: The mighty Dung Beetle
The Scarab Beetle, commonly known as the dung beetle, might seem an unusual choice to inspire South Africans to make good financial choices as they start to rebuild their wealth this year … but...
What are the 3 biggest roadblocks to effective savings in South Africa?
Historically, South Africans have been poor savers. However, the onset of the pandemic, coupled with a historical economic downturn has placed the importance of saving under the spotlight. And for...
Outlook 2022: Sustainable investment
According to analysis by Bloomberg, ESG assets soared to an unprecedented $37.8 trillion by the end of 2021 and are predicted to grow to $53 trillion by 2025, which would be a third of all global...
Stats SA extends closing date for Census 2022 Household Registration to 5 February 2022
The closing date for Census 2022 Household Registration is extended to 05 February 2022 to allow more respondents to select their preferred mode to be counted during Census 2022. Respondents are...
Emerging markets’ year to forget: Why there is more to it than meets the eye
Emerging market stocks disappointed last year, but it’s worth looking under the bonnet of the headline market return to see the full picture. Global equities enjoyed a third consecutive year of...
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