When reviewing the characteristics of good and bad teams, it is clear to see that the art of team management shares uncanny similarities with the delicate task of investment portfolio construction.

The rules around the payment of proceeds from South African long-term insurance policies to foreign bank accounts can be confusing. Alix Moreillon, legal adviser at Allan Gray, clarifies when annuity income from a living annuity may be paid to a foreign bank account and explains the exchange control regulations surrounding these payments.

It’s no secret that South Africa’s mining industry faces significant challenges, such as energy reliability, environmental impact, supply chain problems, and policy uncertainty, to name a few.

Schroders Senior Emerging Markets Economist - David Rees - assesses the macroeconomic and market implications of renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Recent economic data paints a concerning picture of South Africa's trade balance. Traditionally a higher exporter, the country now finds itself in a less-than-ideal scenario with imports climbing and closing the gap on exports, resulting in a fairly significant, and growing, trade deficit.

PSG Financial Services (the group) delivered an impressive performance over the six month period on the back of its ability to generate new business in a challenging trading environment.