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May 25, 2026
The expensive detail many people miss before cancelling insurance
Jay Malatji, Provincial General Manager at Metropolitan, warns consumers against allowing insurance policies to lapse during financial hardship, urging them instead to explore options such as reduced cover, payment deferrals, premium skips or paid-up policies to avoid losing vital financial protection and restarting waiting periods.
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May 25, 2026
What smart investors do when markets dip
Johan Minnie, CEO of Consult by Momentum, says investors should avoid emotional reactions during periods of market volatility, emphasising that disciplined long-term investing, diversification and staying invested through geopolitical uncertainty remain the most effective strategies for building wealth.
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May 25, 2026
Bonds behaving badly
Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth, says the Middle East energy shock has reignited inflation fears and driven bond market volatility, but diversified long-term investment strategies remain essential as markets continue to balance geopolitical uncertainty, central bank credibility and rising global debt pressures.
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May 25, 2026
Run your wealth like a business
Elelwani Ravele, Advisory Partner at Citadel, says long-term financial success depends more on disciplined behaviour and structured wealth management than on market movements, urging South Africans to manage their personal finances with the same strategy, governance and consistency as a successful business
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May 21, 2026
Equity earnings are on the up, with emerging markets leading the way
Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research at Schroders, says while global equity markets remain supported by strong earnings growth, increasing concentration in AI-linked technology stocks, particularly in emerging markets, is making diversification and selective value investing increasingly important for managing portfolio risk.
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May 21, 2026
The Insurance Conference is coming to Cape Town
CN&CO has launched The Insurance Conference 2026, a new CPD-accredited two-day insurance industry event taking place on 20–21 August 2026 at Plaisir Wine Estate in the Cape Winelands, aimed at fostering meaningful industry conversations, networking and collaboration through conference sessions, gala events and experiential activities.
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May 21, 2026
When Children Emigrate, Family Trusts May Need a Fresh Look
Desiree Raghubir, Associate Director and Certified Financial Planner® at BDO Wealth, says South African families should regularly review trust structures as beneficiaries emigrate, since changing tax residency rules can create unintended tax, compliance and legacy-planning consequences.
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May 21, 2026
NVIDIA, NVIDIA!
David Morrison, Senior Market Analyst at Trade Nation, says rising bond yields, persistent Middle East tensions and the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying fears of a global inflation shock, increasing pressure on financial markets and central bank policy expectations.
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May 21, 2026
Paper & Pulp Fundamentals
Daniel Malan, Founder and CIO of Perspective Investment Management, says long-term shareholder returns ultimately reflect the underlying quality and economics of a business, with companies in the same sector often delivering vastly different outcomes depending on their ability to grow profits and generate sustainable returns on capital.
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May 21, 2026
Insurance experts warn about hidden risks of on-site fuel storage
Kobus Groenewald, Consultant at GIB Insurance Brokers, warns that as rising fuel costs drive more South African businesses to store fuel on-site, they must ensure proper disclosure, compliance and risk management practices are in place to avoid safety failures and potential insurance complications.
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Technology has become indispensable in the digital age. As for the insurance and financial industries, if you had the privilege, or foresight, to attend COVER's TechFest2023, you would have heard from the various presenters how crucial innovation on the back of technology has become for survival and a sustainable competitive strategy.
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