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WAR / COVID / FLOODS / RISING INFLATION
We are living in an unprecedented time! History tells us that a global pandemic has occurred every 100 years, (1720 Plague; 1820 Cholera; 1920 Spanish Flu; 2020 Coronavirus) which means that most people do not experience such an event in their lifetime. Now just as we...
DIVORCE – THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS WHEN IT’S NOT HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
Divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially devasting life experiences. Luthando Mzilikazi, Sales Manager at Ninety One, explores this sensitive topic with Christel du Toit, Managing Director and Wealth Manager at Finsmart Asset Management. Christel is...
HOW TO INVEST TO BE CRISIS READY
COVID-19 to a war in Ukraine, these major events have driven home an important life lesson: Expect (and plan for) the unexpected. When it comes to your finances, this means balancing the need to have some emergency cash available, with the long-term need for...
THE PERILS OF PERFORMANCE CHASING
To quote the legendary Warren Buffett, “the investor of today does not profit from yesterday's growth”. As much as we have all heard the disclaimer on every investment advertisement that past performance should not be seen as an indication of future returns, many...
TARGETING OUTSTANDING RETURNS
According to the tax legislation SARS has the right to investigate, charge and prosecute those who do not submit their tax returns. This article looks at the penalties that can be imposed on those submitting late or not at all as well as the penalties for...
THE RAINBOW PROMISE, WHEN THINGS SEEM “PEAR-SHAPED”
You may not speak about the past much, but for many of us in the industry, we still have a fresh memory of the most recent and latest promise of a “pot-o-gold”. Especially when the world seems in chaos with much uncertainty. The likes of MTI and its promised returns...
CAN A TESTATOR RULE FROM THE GRAVE?
When drafting a Last Will & Testament for clients, I am often asked to include certain clauses into a Will which could be seen as “Ruling from the Grave”, and many times, because it does try to dictate how a person is to treat their inheritance after they have...
INVESTMENT INSIGHT: RUSSIA & UKRAINE
Setting the Scene—Why Russia/Ukraine Concerns Matter The Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasingly fluid and potentially harrowing. As investors—not as politicians or news reporters—we thought some perspective on the investing implications from a multi-asset...
DON’T LET A CARELESS ESTATE PLAN UNDO A LIFETIME OF SAVING
Many South Africans are taking the opportunity to review their savings habits and behaviors. One aspect that’s often overlooked is that your hard-earned savings gains can easily be undone by failing to pay sufficient attention to estate planning. Even if all your...
2 CRUCIAL MISTAKES INVESTORS MAKE IN VOLATILE MARKETS
Investing through market volatility can be challenging. Should you go to cash? What investments perform the best during a market selloff? Is it a good time to consider buying the dip? Often, the best time to evaluate or make changes to your portfolio...
THE ABCS OF BEING FINANCIALLY SAVVY
Understanding the language of finance can help us to better achieve our financial outcomes. Nomi Bodlani, head of Strategic Markets, discusses why knowledge is power when it comes to our investments. Financial literacy is a door that you can open to help you boost...
WAR IN UKRAINE | HOW TO STAY TRUE TO YOUR LONG-TERM INVESTMENT STRATEGY IN LIGHT OF SHORT-TERM VOLATILITY
“The best way to measure your investing success is not by whether you’re beating the market but by whether you’ve put in place a financial plan and a behavioural discipline that are likely to get you where you want to go.” - Benjamin Graham Global capital markets...
DESPERATE HOUSEHOLDS EYE RETIREMENT SAVINGS
Covid has been a difficult period for many households, companies and individuals alike. The government has noted this and has been looking for ways to support consumers by providing temporary relief. There is an article that Adriaan Kruger wrote for Moneyweb, which I...
THE DANGERS OF DIY INVESTING
The past 2 years have been tumultuous at the very least: schools closed, work life disruptions, opportunities abound, poverty on the rise, distressed and depressed friends and family and much more. In my allowable cv-19 travels I have come across every DIY expert and...
WORRIED ABOUT A MARKET DOWNTURN? REMEMBER YOUR GOALS.
Key Takeaways Investors should assess risk relative to their goals—and anything that might interfere with attaining those goals must be addressed. Market downturns obviously create friction in this sense. Three key considerations if you're worried about a downturn: a)...
HOW TO HANDLE GEOPOLITICAL RISK
We’re all shocked and saddened by events in Ukraine. This is a human crisis with potentially awful consequences for millions of people. However, we acknowledge that our clients expect us to stay levelheaded when managing their portfolios which is what we are trying to...
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