Foord Asset Management recently held its final Mind of the Manager Webinar for 2024, where five seasoned portfolio managers offered five scenarios that investors may need to navigate in looking to thrive in 2025.

Victoria Reuvers, Managing Director at Morningstar Investment Management unpacks the changes she has seen this past year, where Morningstar is seeing opportunities on the investment front, how they have positioned portfolios for the year ahead, and what investors need to remind themselves of going into 2025.

As 2024 draws to a close, dubbed the "year of elections" with 66 national polls worldwide, two pivotal events stand out for South African investors: the May local elections and the recent U.S. presidential election. Ané Craig, Assistant Fund Manager at PSG Asset Management, highlights the implications of these events, particularly Donald Trump’s return to the White House and its ripple effects across global markets

Maarten Ackerman, Chief Economist at Citadel Investment Services, comments on South Africa’s Q3 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Data announced yesterday by StatsSA.

Investing offshore has long been a strategy of choice for high-net-worth individuals seeking to diversify their portfolios, capitalise on favourable tax treatments, and leverage unique estate planning options.

Steven Amey of Ashburton Investments highlights why South Africa remains an attractive investment destination despite challenges, citing strong local equity performance, positive economic developments, and long-term opportunities, while emphasizing the importance of sound financial advice.