South African bonds have delivered impressive gains, supported by improving inflation dynamics, supportive global conditions and renewed investor interest. Duayne le Roux explains why local bonds may still offer attractive real returns, while cautioning that smart risk management remains essential in the months ahead.
Not All Insurance is Created Equal! The founding partners of Cross Country Insurance Consultants realised this and set out to create an insurance product specifically for the 4×4 market.
SA investors are looking offshore for various reasons, whether it be to emigrate, diversify their investments in hard currency, consolidation or for legacy planning.
‘Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face,’ were the words of boxing legend, Mike Tyson. Nowhere is this sentiment more appropriate than in the world of financial markets, where even the small changes can undermine the success of a financial plan.
The Group’s financial strength, prudent financial management, diversity and strong competitive positioning across all key product lines and market segments enabled Sanlam to deliver value to clients and shareholders over the period.
Are you an above average driver? If your answer is a confident ‘yes’ you may be guilty of superiority bias, and this may affect your investment decisions.
Stokvel concepts with appropriate investment models may hold the key to alleviating poverty and extending equal access to economic ownership and capital accumulation in South Africa.
