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October 15, 2024
Are your finances affecting your mental health? Five ways to break the cycle
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Ross McMillan from Momentum Financial Planning emphasises that taking proactive steps to enhance our financial security is a crucial first step toward improving mental well-being and regaining a sense of control.
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October 15, 2024
Is it two pots or three? Navigating the complex two-pot retirement makeover
As the dust settles on the implementation of new retirement legislation, Linda Kleynscheldt, Head of Actuarial and Product, PSG Wealth unpacks why having a quality financial adviser will help retirement savers make the most of what is a complex set of new rules.
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October 15, 2024
Stewards of  investment success
Mike Adsetts, Global Chief Investment Officer at Momentum Investments, emphasizes the integration of responsible investment practices, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, into their decision-making. Their latest Stewardship Report highlights progress in sustainability efforts, climate strategies, and industry engagement.
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October 15, 2024
South Africa's unit trust industry is changing
A noteworthy shift is occurring in South Africa's unit trust sector. While some larger managers are experiencing modest outflows, mid-sized managers are seeing substantial inflows on the back of strong performance.
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October 15, 2024
Five takeaways on the potential rewards and risks facing global equity investors
Simon Webber, Head of Global Equities, Schroders, looks at the ways that increased market breadth and volatility against a resilient economic backdrop should create opportunities for active fund managers.
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October 15, 2024
SA’s Big Thinkers unlocking inclusive economic growth
In an effort to introduce fresh perspectives into policy discussions on socio-economic challenges, including high unemployment, inequality and entrenched structural inefficiencies, PSG Financial Services collaborated with Economic Research South Africa (ERSA) to launch the inaugural #ThinkBigSA competition, inviting “Big Picture Thinkers” to propose solutions to these complex challenges. South Africa’s Big Picture Thinkers rose to the challenge.
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October 15, 2024
Electric vs hybrid in the South African market
Keletso Mpisane, head of Blink by MiWay, highlights the growing interest in new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa, driven by both economic and environmental motivations. Despite accounting for less than 2% of total car sales, NEVs like electric and hybrid vehicles are gaining traction, with a 65% year-on-year increase in sales.
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October 14, 2024
Storms and anchors
Izak Odendaal, Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist, discusses the impact of cognitive biases like anchoring on investment decisions. He highlights economic trends, inflation, and market volatility, emphasising the importance of a diversified, valuation-based strategy amid global financial uncertainties.
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October 14, 2024
Six ways to burnout-proof your entrepreneurial journey
Considering World Mental Health Day on 10 October, Joel Andrews, Regional Investment Manager at Business Partners International shares six key strategies that South African entrepreneurs can use to safeguard their well-being while managing their businesses
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October 11, 2024
Fed Pivot Will Favour Emerging Market India as an Investment Destination
The macroeconomic environment will likely favour emerging markets as the Fed pivots, and expected rate cuts in the US would likely weaken the US dollar. Countries such as India make a compelling investment case with long-term mega forces like a vast youthful population, a burgeoning middle class, and the rewiring of its supply chains through significant economic reforms and sectoral developments.
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Technology has become indispensable in the digital age. As for the insurance and financial industries, if you had the privilege, or foresight, to attend COVER's TechFest2023, you would have heard from the various presenters how crucial innovation on the back of technology has become for survival and a sustainable competitive strategy.
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