Advancing fintech changes in the emerging market environment
October 22, 2021
Fintech service providers have offered their markets substantial improvements to services and products in the last decade owing to advances in technology. But more than cutting-edge technology, it takes decisive leadership and direction to achieve…
Prevention is better than cure: rates expected to inch up
October 20, 2021
Carmen Nel, Economist and Macro Strategist, Matrix Fund Managers A Q3 round-up and Q4 outlook After a relatively benign second quarter, risks escalated during the third quarter. China’s regulatory tightening turned even more aggressive, while…
App addresses change in SA’s investment trends
October 20, 2021
Fedgroup Spending habits are not the only behavioural difference seen in consumers since the onset of the Covid-19 induced lockdowns, investment and savings trends have changed too. Financial services provider, Fedgroup, has updated its App…
The five financial steps you must take in your golden years
October 18, 2021
People have different views about getting older. For some, reaching their sixties is a difficult moment as they find themselves unable to do some of the things they could in their youth. For others, their…
An investment journey can be likened to going out to sea; in both instances you face unpredictable conditions. How well you stomach these ups and downs and whether you can stay the course depends on…
FNB’s funds growing in popularity with solid growth in the last year
September 30, 2021
Bheki Mkhize, CEO of FNB Wealth and Investments FNB Horizon Funds exceed their benchmarks over most periods It’s been almost five years since the launch of the Horizon Series Unit Trusts, which FNB now offers…
SA’s small businesses to focus on financial literacy, boosting revenue and tech adoption
September 30, 2021
Xero Almost two thirds of small business owners in South Africa are concerned with overcoming financial instability According to research announced by Xero, the global small business platform, the top five priorities for South Africa’s SMEs…
How Sanlam boosted financial education through a TV show
September 30, 2021
Financial services group’s Moola-Money reaches millions Sanlam helped boost financial education among millions of South Africans this year through a first-of-its-kind TV show, Sanlam Moola-Money, which aired from March to June. The family game show was…
