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The ‘where Lambo’ crowd go gaga as bitcoin powers on through $100k

06 December 2024

The ‘where Lambo’ crowd were in rapture this week as the world’s dominant cryptocurrency, bitcoin (BTC), finally breached the USD100 000,00 level. Disciples of the digital gamble had United States (US) President elect Donald Trump to thank for the latest surge, as the market welcomed his preferred candidate to head up the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Financial advisers and fund managers prepare for challenges and opportunities in 2025

24 November 2024

If you are involved in financial advising or fund management, the month or two around year-end becomes a frenzied blur of reporting on portfolio performances and forecasting asset class returns for the coming period. As a journalist, your inbox bulges with invites to ‘2024 review’ and ‘outlook for 2025’ in-person events and webinars.

Trump win could be tough for South Africa, other emerging markets

08 November 2024

You do not need a PhD to interpret the United States (US) financial markets’ response to that country’s hotly contested 2024 election result. The moment Donald Trump was confirmed as the 47th president of the US, major stock market indices went on a tear, with the US dollar staging a dramatic 2% rally against a basket of major currencies, marking its most significant one-day surge since Brexit in 2016.

Mutterings about lower inflation target could scupper rate cut prospects

27 October 2024

The news that headline inflation dropped to 3.8% year-on-year in September 2024 will offer some respite to South Africa’s long-suffering consumers, but not in the household budget categories that really count. Yes, average households will feel less of a ‘pinch’ when paying for goods and services; but regulated prices remain rampant, and debt servicing costs look set to stay higher for longer too. Why?

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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How to tell your clients their motor premiums are going up 10x

08 October 2024

Why South Africa’s 3.3% GDP growth target falls short

04 October 2024

Listen up! Technology is not a quick fix for all of your productivity problems

06 September 2024

Soft skills the cherry-on-top for advisers, planners seeking next-level sales

23 August 2024

Range of living annuity outcomes supports hands-on financial advice through retirement

28 June 2024

Horror rape and murder conviction statistics set the scene for SA’s financial crime free-for-all

14 June 2024

Mega fire losses force insurers to rethink thatch risk

21 May 2024

Election uncertainty, a double threat to South Africa Inc and you, the people

03 May 2024

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