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November 11, 2024
Beware Black Friday’s short-term gain could be Long-term financial pain
As Black Friday approaches on 29 November, the National Financial Ombud (NFO) has warned consumers to be on guard against getting in the red by impulse buying without a budget or plan.
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November 11, 2024
Trumponomics 2.0
Izak Odendaal, Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist, provides an in-depth analysis of the potential economic and market implications of a Trump presidency. He covers key areas like trade, immigration, taxation, and monetary policy.
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November 11, 2024
100 days of GNU, 200 days without loadshedding – can investor optimism last?
Linda Eedes and Wim Murray from Foord Asset Management provide a cautiously optimistic outlook on South Africa's economic environment and local equities, noting the impact of political stability, improved energy reliability, and economic indicators trending favourably in 2024.
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November 11, 2024
Six steps to evaluating potential investments
Financial markets are cyclical and periods of economic downturn often present unique opportunities to achieve your desired investment outcomes. For this reason, it is important to identify solutions tailored to global market dynamics to realise wealth that spans generations.
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November 11, 2024
From stubble to stability: Financial fitness for men’s health this Movember
According to Momentum Financial Adviser Ross McMillan, “Health costs can quickly become burdensome, particularly when unexpected, but with financial preparation, they’re easier to manage. McMillan shares a few critical financial tips that can help men proactively tackle both their health and finances.
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November 11, 2024
South Africa's investment landscape under Trump 2.0
With a popular vote win and control over Congress, Trump returns with both the authority and experience to implement significant changes. Unlike his previous term, he is now positioned to push for more decisive policy shifts, supported by a strong VP and allies like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
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November 8, 2024
COVER Hosts Inaugural Innovators Network Executive Roundtable on AI in Insurance
COVER's first Innovators Network Executive Roundtable on #AI in Insurance was a huge success! On Nov 7 in Johannesburg, over 30 financial services execs came together to discuss AI opportunities, ethical considerations, and real-world applications with industry leaders from Microsoft and Sapiens.
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November 7, 2024
African exporters gain ground in China’s vast economy at 2024 CIIE
African businesses across various sectors face significant hurdles when attempting to engage in international trade, particularly with markets as complex and dynamic as China. From navigating intricate regulatory requirements and managing language barriers, to dealing with currency conversion challenges, the obstacles can seem overwhelming.
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November 7, 2024
2024 US election outcome: implications for investors
Markets have responded to Donald Trump's election victory by anticipating pro-growth policies and higher inflation. Schroders' experts share their longer-term views on what his return to office will mean for the US economy and world trade, global equities, fixed income and the energy transition.
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November 7, 2024
Investment success isn’t as clear-cut as just following the Fed
While South Africa has faced economic challenges, Adriaan Pask, CIO at PSG Wealth believes the idea that local equity investments should be avoided in favour of rand-hedge or offshore stocks is flawed.
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Download the 2023 TechFest eBook

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.

In this e-book we feature a comprehensive overview of all the presentations and round table discussions. The videos of the sessions, for the full experience, can be viewed on our website.

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