Sajeel Maharaj, incoming CEO of Citadel, says the firm will continue to focus on being a trusted partner in building and protecting client wealth, maintaining its long-term vision while investing in people, capabilities and innovation to support future growth.

Wendy Myers, Head of Securities at PSG Wealth, simplifies stock market jargon for new investors, explaining that understanding basics like bid-ask spreads, order types, and trading positions can make share trading more accessible and less intimidating.

Vuyo Mvulane, Head of Institutional Distribution at Ashburton Investments, says the Targeted Return Fund’s strong performance reflects its diversified, multi-asset approach, delivering consistent real returns with low volatility and effective downside protection in uncertain market conditions.

Daniel Malan, Founder and CIO of Perspective Investment Management, emphasises that true investing is long-term ownership of quality businesses, while many market participants mistakenly focus on short-term trading, prioritising transactions over sustainable value creation.

Thandekile Mbatha, Associate at Webber Wentzel, says impact investing has strong potential to drive SME growth and economic inclusion in South Africa, but highlights that regulatory gaps and lack of a dedicated legal framework are limiting its scale and effectiveness.

Marius Kemp, Head of Personal Lines Underwriting at Santam, advises motorists to adopt fuel-saving habits like reduced speeds and carpooling amid rising petrol prices, while ensuring they understand insurance implications, as changes in vehicle use or payment arrangements could affect cover and claims.