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Three financial planning myths you probably still believe
Kashif Noor, Head of Retail Distribution at Ashburton Investments We get it. "Financial planning" may sound like a term that belongs in a wood-panelled office, reserved for people who...
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Mashonisas on the rise: More South Africans are turning to illegal lenders – and what you can do instead
Salem Nyati, Consumer Financial Education Specialist at the Momentum Group Foundation Did you know that according to the law, if you owe an unregistered “mashonisa” (loan shark) money,...
2026 Medical scheme contribution increases: Relief for members after a year of sharp hikes
Busisiwe Sibiya, Actuarial Analyst, and Paresh Prema, Health Actuarial Services at Alexforbes Medical aid contribution increases for 2026 are generally lower than the sharp hikes seen...
This World Savings Day, commit to conquering your tomorrow
Zihaad Israfil, CEO of CFI Financial Group South Africa “Every year on October 31, the world marks World Savings Day – a day dedicated to the power of saving money for a better future....
Five myths about China investors need to rethink
Julie Macleod-Henderson, Head of Retail Investments at Foord Asset Management Many investors continue to view China through an outdated lens – as an imitator rather than an innovator,...
Two-pot withdrawals and fund arrears: Financial Services Tribunal clarifies the boundaries of access
Miranda Rasehala, Legal Advisor at FNB South Africa The Financial Services Tribunal has again underscored the centrality of fund rules in governing members’ access to benefits under...
A delayed budget amid shifting global tides: What to expect from the MTBPS
Maarten Ackerman, Chief Economist at Citadel As South Africa (SA) prepares for the delayed release of the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), it is clear that this year’s...
Throwing the baby out with the bath water? Unintended consequences of Van Wyk and practical implications for employers
Helen Wilsenach, Talita Laubscher, Graham Damant and Chloë Loubser, at Bowmans The Constitutional Court’s judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and...
Gold glimmers, equities shine: the best way to benefit and access returns from the appreciation in the gold price
Leon Michaelides, Portfolio Manager at Matrix Fund Managers With gold trading near record highs – for all the macroeconomic, geopolitical, and monetary reasons we explored in earlier...
Where South Africa’s next returns are being built
Navin Lala, Client Director at Old Mutual Alternative Investments The fundamental needs of investors have always been anchored around maximising returns while managing risk. Market...
SA delisted: What comes next?
Lenee Green, Lerato Lamola and Michael Denega, partners, Webber Wentzel The Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) confirmed at its Plenary held during the week of 20 – 24 October 2025...
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