by Tessa Lefrere | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Two months after the US election, the Democrats have flipped the Senate, with unexpected victories in two run-offs in Georgia. This gives President-elect Biden a much greater chance of implementing his policies, which are likely to include further stimulus with a...
by Tessa Lefrere | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
The US election is over, and markets seem to be enjoying the dance, much to the astonishment of many. Biden is set to deliver the stimulus in the coming weeks – which has a ripple effect on the world at large – but with a divide within the House of...
by Tessa Lefrere | Nov 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
In a recent interview with The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield and RECM (fund manager) Chairperson Piet Viljoen, it was refreshing to hear something different. Not necessarily ecstatically positive, but not entirely awful either. The dynamics are...
by Tessa Lefrere | Oct 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Investing offshore can be intimidating and holding cash in a foreign bank account is often perceived as an easy way to gain offshore exposure. However, it is likely that the investor’s money will not grow due to very low interest rates, and on death, it can be...
by Tessa Lefrere | Aug 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
In today’s world, wrought with political and economic uncertainty, investors are rushing to gold. It has its place. But as with anything in life, understand its shortcomings. Warren Buffet once commented in the Fortune magazine that investing is often described as...