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When good investment stories go wrong
Since the mid-1990s I have invested through more “once-in-a-generation” themes than I care to count. The euro conversion. The internet boom and its unravelling. China’s
The dividend you can hang on a wall: Art, passion and the illusion of easy returns
The art we have collected over the years have enriched our lives immeasurably. Not all of them, however, have proved to be good investments. That
The great living annuity balancing act: Income today versus security tomorrow
So, you’re fortunate enough to be one of the small percentage of South Africans to end your career with a decent retirement nest egg. Your worries are
Diversification remains key when you can’t see what’s around the corner
As we settle into the second half of 2026, global market returns continue to be driven by themes pulling markets in different directions. There has
Why gap cover has become a non-negotiable conversation for advisers
Medical aid is essential for accessing private healthcare in South Africa, but it does not always cover the full cost of treatment. Shortfalls related to
South Africans drowning in debt as cost-of-living crisis deepens
More than half now spend over 40% of their take-home pay servicing debt. South Africans are using an increasingly larger share of their take-home pay
From forecasts to probabilities: Why being ‘right’ matters less than being prepared
Investors have long accepted that markets are uncertain. What is becoming increasingly clear, however, is that uncertainty itself is changing – and with it, the
Surviving illness shouldn’t mean financial ruin
Why is critical illness and disability cover so important, and how can advisers best communicate this with their clients? For many South Africans, the greatest