While the update provided was worse than anticipated at the initial budget speech tabled by the finance minister earlier in the year, the initial reaction to the MTBPS from market participants was largely positive.

Are you thinking of buying property? It is a big investment and needs careful consideration. Once the finance is approved on your dream home, you need to be able to keep it safe along with the belongings housed within it as well.

The World Gold Council’s Q3 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that support for the asset continues as central bank buying maintains a historic pace, bringing quarterly gold demand (excluding OTC) to 1,147t, 8% ahead of its five-year average.

Murray Anderson, a seasoned asset management and advice professional, joins Prescient Investment Management (PIM) as its new Head of Retail and exco member effective from 1 November 2023.

The recent update from Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana on South Africa’s progress in addressing the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey-listing deficiencies is a positive indication of the country’s commitment to strengthening its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) frameworks.

Sanlam is pleased to announce the combination of the investment administration business of Glacier by Sanlam and Absa’s market-linked investment services provider business.