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November 25, 2024
Consolidated Wealth Becomes an FPI Approved Professional Practice™
Consolidated Wealth (Pty) Ltd has officially been approved as an FPI Approved Professional Practice™. This prestigious certification highlights their commitment to excellence in financial planning and places them among an elite group of nearly 20 approved practices across South Africa.
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November 25, 2024
Watering the green shoots
South Africans are long used to bad news, but recently the news has been better. Inflation is much lower, and the Reserve Bank cut interest rates again last week. In fact, viewed in isolation, the latest South African inflation numbers call for an even bigger interest rate cut than what was delivered.
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November 25, 2024
Not testing for prostate cancer could have serious consequences
Prostate cancer, the leading male cancer in South Africa, often goes undetected but is easily identified through routine screening. Regular health checks and financial planning, including insurance, are vital to manage the disease’s lifestyle and financial impacts effectively.
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November 25, 2024
Financial literacy is our best defence against Black Friday overspending
Jessica Pillay, a Financial Adviser at Momentum Financial Planning, shares strategies for enjoying Black Friday responsibly. With projected spending of R88 billion in South Africa this year, she highlights the importance of planning, financial literacy, and avoiding scams to make smarter financial decisions.
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November 25, 2024
Insuring the Uninsured
Alpha Direct, a leading African Insurtech, and GENRIC Insurance have partnered to address affordability, accessibility, and complexity in South Africa’s insurance market. Their award-winning ‘Insurance in a Box’ solution offers simple, affordable coverage, starting with motor third-party insurance, and bridges the gap for uninsured consumers with accessible, tech-enabled products and retail distribution.
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November 25, 2024
Cautious SARB weighs up trade-off between inflation and growth
The SA Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor’s speech should be considered as dovish, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) describing inflation as well contained and the risks to inflation as balanced. Nevertheless, erring on the side of caution, the MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (bp) to 7.75% and did not discuss a 50bp cut.
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November 25, 2024
Standard Bank Signs Agreement with IFC to Expand Local Currency Lending in Africa
The Standard Bank Group has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand local currency lending and accelerate development projects across Africa.
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November 22, 2024
Schroders Crystal Ball 2025 Investment Outlook
Investors may need to look beyond recent equity market winners to achieve their 2025 return objectives, the media were told at Schroders Crystal Ball 2025 Investment Outlook event.
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November 22, 2024
Africa back in favour as investors eye currency stability and demographic opportunity
While the jury is still out on what a four-year Donald Trump term might mean for Africa, historical trends suggest that a pro-business climate in the US generally boosts global equity markets – and many in Africa remain hopeful that renewed US-China trade tensions could create opportunities for the continent.
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November 22, 2024
Draft Determination relating to Foreign Collective Schemes Soliciting Investments in the Republic
Published on 29 August 2024, this draft Determination signals a significant shift toward a principles-based regulatory framework for both local and foreign Collective Investment Schemes (CIS).
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