Investments

Sona-to-Sona analysis of the rand

Many significant events have occurred since last year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), the most prominent being the Russia-Ukraine war and the hawkish Fed. Back home, South Africans have also faced many challenges such as poor economic growth, unemployment and a cost-of-living crisis as we attempt to recover in the post-pandemic era.

Understanding insurance-linked securities and how they work

Equities still tops for achieving long term retirement investment growth – but here’s what you need to know

Equity markets around the globe have taken a knock recently. Yet, although volatility tends to make investors uneasy in the short term, shares are proven to be the key contributor to inflation-beating returns that assist investors in achieving their long-term financial goals.

Why it’s a good time for South African investors to address concentration risk

With the US dollar having pulled back from the highs seen in the second half of 2022, this is an opportune time for South African investors to address domestic concentration risk if they have been overly exposed to local assets, according to investment advisory and wealth management firm GraySwan.