Editor's Thoughts.

World Cup fever is here – but is it really “gees” without vuvuzelas? I’ll admit that I’m not a big football fan - you’ll find me supporting any team playing against Leon’s team – but there really is something special about the World Cup. I’m sure, like the rest of 2026, this year’s tournament will deliver some unexpected surprises, in other words, be ready for anything!

Investing, like soccer, is a game of decisions, discipline and not losing your head in the big moments. Shivani Naidoo (Old Mutual) reminds us that more South Africans are stepping onto the field as self directed investors, using platforms like EQT to turn income into ownership instead of just lifestyle. And Bianca Botes (Citadel Global) shows how hype (think SpaceX) can send markets – and emotions – into extra time, which is why cool heads and valuation discipline still matter. (Pause a moment here … investing in the commercial space sector? Really?)

Closer to home, Reana Steyn’s work at the National Financial Ombud Scheme proves that speaking up when things go wrong can get real money back on the scoreboard for consumers. And, as Meeta Gosai (Momentum) points out, the simple admin tweak of updating your living annuity beneficiaries can be the difference between a clean pass and an own goal for your family.

This week, while you’re watching world class football, the one smart move you can make is to register for next week Wednesday’s webinar with Fairheads Benefit Services as we unpack the latest on death benefits payments. Because looking after our most vulnerable is, after all, a team sport.

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