Earning more won’t fix your finances. This will
The Franc wealth index surveyed nearly 4,000 South Africans. Its key finding: what you do with money matters far more than how much you…
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Tie yourself to the mast – and invest better
Why an investing constitution – rules written while you’re calm – may be the most useful thing a private investor can do…
Mark Mobius: the man who sold the world
With Mark Mobius’s death this week, the world has lost one of the great characters of global fund management…
How to use South Africa’s retirement trillions to grow the economy
For decades, the South African retirement fund industry was viewed as a silent giant – a massive pool of capital that moved slowly, predictably,…
How I spend my currency … with Satrix’s Kingsley Williams
The Satrix chief investment officer on home renovations, Krugerrands, and not trying to time the next big thing…
Why going against market wisdom is worth it
Catch phrases may reflect prevailing market sentiment. But danger lies in accepting them uncritically.…
The cost of waiting: why delaying investing hurts women more
Women earn less than men, they often have to take career breaks, and they tend to have a longer life expectancy than men.…
What you need to know about bonds, now
Markets are bouncing back from the brink thanks to a two-week ceasefire in the Gulf, and this may be an ideal time to buy…
Don’t let April be another wasted tax-free savings month
South Africa’s savings culture is improving – but TFSA investors are still making the same mistakes…
In defence of doing nothing: the case for cash
Cash can feel useless in bull markets, but in downturns it preserves capital, provides liquidity and gives investors the freedom to act rather than…
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Kganyago hikes rates — but bets are off from here
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Beyond photography: Standard Bank Art Lab honours Santu Mofokeng
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