“The Covid pandemic has brought many changes to the way the world goes about its business; namely, the way we socialise, the way we travel, the way we take care of our health, the way we shop, the...
Cyber security becoming more important for small businesses
During the past two years all businesses, and in particular small enterprises and entrepreneurs had to step up the way they protect their digital and data assets. According to an Accenture report,...
Food prices propel May’s inflation to January 2017 levels
Momentum Investments have released their latest research note titled, Food prices propel May’s inflation to January 2017 levels, prepared by the Momentum Macro Research Team. Herewith a summary of...
Bonds are back – Here’s why
It has been an extraordinary time for bond markets. As an asset class, fixed income is often seen as equities’ boring cousin, particularly over the past decade of low yields. Recent months, however,...
Opportunities for local fixed income investors remain attractive, despite the global bond rout
Risk assets have had a difficult year to date as financial conditions have begun to tighten. The US Federal Reserve (the Fed) has started reducing its $8.9 trillion balance sheet and has increased...
Three tips for teaching young adults how to handle income
Learning how to handle income is an important part of becoming an adult. In a tribute to Youth Month this June, we’ve explored a few ways to steer youngsters in the right direction. Earning your...
Learn from the home-buying journey of a patient buyer
It was because of my experience with a few select housemates that I vowed I would never share my living space again – unless I got married one day. I am a tidy person, and my home is my sanctuary....
Risks facing financial institutions
Despite being in the business of risk mitigation, insurance firms themselves are often subject to risk in the form of insurance crime. Last year, the Association for Savings and Investment South...
Fight or flight?
Global markets came under severe pressure over the past few days. The inflation genie is not getting back in the bottle voluntarily and will have to be forced in by central banks. Investors...
Sanlam Individual Life’s 2021 claim stats show what’s ailing South Africans
Sanlam Individual Life paid R8.24 billion in claims last year – almost double what was paid to clients (R3.9 billion) just four years ago, in 2018. The business also paid 82% more in death and...
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