One of the biggest challenges for long-term investors is to know when to quit rather than doggedly stick to their position under the guise of patience or courage. We think this is one of the most difficult things to do well. The legendary investor Charlie Munger...
The Minister of Finance presented the 2023 budget to parliament on 22 February 2023. He indicated that revenue collection remained strong in the past year and the medium-term outlook has improved slightly. The 2023 Budget includes several tax proposals designed to...
Investors will remember 2022 as a particularly difficult year in financial markets. For only the third time in a century, both equities and bonds posted negative returns in the United States (US). The fundamental tenet of risk diversification did not hold true in...
Simeka – Markets at a Glance as at 31 January 2023 This publication provides a monthly review of major indexes, important macroeconomic indicators and an overview of the highs and lows of the stock market for the period. Read online here
Content contributed by Simeka Health The cost of provision for medical cover after retirement is underestimated worldwide and very few employers still provide any form of subsidy to employees after retirement. Until we start doing the maths and understand what...
By Freddy Mwabi, Consulting Actuary It is an undisputed fact that the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns have left a mark on the economic health of many South African households. The SA SMME Covid-19 impact report published by Finfind in November 2020...
