Investments

Art as a store of value in times of crisis

During times of crisis, the appeal of collectible assets like art can intensify. Nervous of the present risks in investment markets, investors will look to include assets with a more consistent store of value in their portfolios.

What a nutritionist, a fund manager and a balanced meal have in common

Kick the tyres before you invest

The coronavirus pandemic, much like Black Monday in 1987 and the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, has presented a number of opportunities to buy stocks at seemingly “bargain” prices. But even if a stock seems like a steal, the infamous case of Hertz demonstrates the perils of investing for “fear of missing out” or FOMO without first doing your homework.

South Africa faces wealth deterioration crisis

The Centre for Applied Research (CAR) reported that the global financial services industry is facing a ‘crisis of faith’, as clients increasingly question the cost of advice that they believe they could have gotten on the Internet for free.