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Playing it safe: getting to grips with guaranteed investment products

13 April 2018

The world of investments and global markets can sometimes feel like a roller-coaster ride. You can never quite anticipate the dips and inclines. No wonder ordinary South African consumers – some of whom are among the most anxious, risk-averse investors – struggle with being fully at the mercy of market returns and prefer something a bit more certain.

To NAV or NAV not : Choosing the most appropriate ETF investing approach

11 April 2018

In a previous article, we explained some of the differences in the way exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are traded in Europe versus the more mature US market.

Morningstar rating analysis of South African asset managers

11 April 2018

The Morningstar South African Rating Analysis of unit trusts is designed to compare managed fund ranges across South African asset managers by aggregating their Morningstar Ratings. The research format is calculated on a quarterly basis. It provides a quantitative assessment of the risk-adjusted return of all South African domiciled unit trusts carrying a Morningstar Rating.

Don’t let good news headlines thwart your savings plans

10 April 2018

Positive sentiment in the country is being fuelled by a change in political leadership, the stronger rand, a higher-than-expected GDP growth rate and a more optimistic consumer outlook. The latest decision by ratings agency Moody’s to keep South Africa's sovereign debt at above investment grade and revise its outlook from negative to stable, confirms this.

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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Human first always Not a chance Possibly maybe Yes, but reimagined

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