February 21, 2023

Government expenditure: accelerate a shift from consumption to investment

Patrick Buthelezi, Economist at Sanlam Investments, raises concerns over what’s putting a strain on government spending and advocates for a shift to infrastructure spending.
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February 21, 2023

Energy poverty and security should take top spot at Budget Speech

Government policy can play a major role in assisting with energy poverty and security in South Africa.
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February 20, 2023

Things are going to be just fine

As we enter a world of rising interest rates, recessions and bear markets, what are the traits that investors need to successfully navigate their new paradigm? Or, to put it differently, how do you make sure you don’t make critical errors with your investment portfolio during this time?
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February 20, 2023

Defending Against Eskom and Wealth Shedding

Foreign investors are concerned about the impact of load-shedding on economic growth and, consequently, have been net sellers of South African shares for the last eight years.
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February 20, 2023

Global regtech investment at US$18.6 billion in 2022

Global fintech market attracts US$164.1 billion across 6,006 deals in 2022 – a strong showing despite falling from the high of US$238.9 billion seen in 2021.
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February 17, 2023

5 Steps Towards a Sustainable Savings Strategy

The first step towards a sustainable savings strategy is to understand where your money goes to and to cut unnecessary expenses.
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