July 31, 2024

Liberty Sponsors UKZN Liberty Research Initiative

Liberty collaborates with the University of KwaZulu-Natal to sponsor economic research on the forces shaping KwaZulu-Natal's economy, contributing R250,000 annually. The research aims to enhance understanding of the province’s economic dynamics, supporting informed decision-making and promoting excellence in health services, investments, and insurance.
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July 31, 2024

Living annuities require dynamic management to preserve your capital

‍When you buy a living annuity, you sign up for a difficult balancing act – spending your money just fast enough to enjoy a decent standard of living but not so fast that your capital expires before you do.
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June 20, 2024

The Ultimate Power Couple: Saving and Investing

Debra Slabber, Portfolio Specialist Director at Morningstar, takes a look at the "Ultimate Power Couple" of saving and investing. She explains how consistent savings are essential for financial security and how even modest amounts can grow significantly over time through disciplined saving and investment.
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July 31, 2024

Top South African economists to be announced at the upcoming award ceremony

The winner and two runners-up of the 2023 BMR/Unisa Economist of the Year competition will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held in Pretoria on 20 June 2024. These individuals provided the most accurate and consistent economic forecasts during 2023.
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June 6, 2024

The impact of FNB’s social entrepreneurship programme

To support the viability of South African social entrepreneurship, First National Bank (FNB) partnered with business growth specialists Fetola to deliver two cohorts of the Social Entrepreneurship Impact Lab (SEIL) Programme.
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June 4, 2024

Economic outlook following South Africa's 2024 election results

The election results were within the risk spectrum of our expectations, albeit on the higher end. The probability of a coalition or minority government remains significant, which likely suggests a continuation of current policies. However, the possibility of a more populist coalition cannot be discounted
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