Investments / General

Section 12J tax incentive investment cap highlights the popularity of a growing asset class

National Treasury appears certain to retain changes to the Section 12J tax incentive, which allows South Africans to write off 100% of the investment against their taxable income whilst simultaneously benefiting from attractive returns, creating jobs and stimulating the economy.

Section 12J, are you really getting it?

Female investment clients on the rise in South Africa

A third of Stonehage Fleming investment clients in South Africa are women and the number is growing, according to Reyneke van Wyk, Head of Stonehage Fleming’s Investment Division, South Africa.

Demystifying hedge funds

Hedge funds are an alternative asset class, using different investment strategies to enhance performance returns or reduce risk. Hedge funds can improve diversification by having a low correlation to traditional asset classes.