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...
By Marcus Rautenbach, Principal Investment Consultant There is speculation that South Africa may be governed by a coalition government at some point in the near future. We consider the potential economic developments that may unfold in such an environment. As we do...
