When it comes to investing offshore there are now more and more rules to consider and the existing rules are being enforced more strictly and more often. Genuine global diversification relies on legal strategies and greater transparency, which come with lots of red tape. Although the paperwork alone is daunting, the process could take as little as a few weeks if help is at hand to navigate the path smoothly.
Read MoreYes, returns from listed property and equities have been disappointing, but investors thinking of cutting their losses and switching to cash should perhaps remember legendary American investor Howard Marks two rules for investing. Rule one is that most things on markets are cyclical. Rule two is that some of the greatest opportunities for making or losing money come when people forget the first rule.
Read MoreNow that the dust has finally started to settle, we take stock of what happened last year on Friday 21 September 2018. The day that fear seized the international markets, wiping 18% off the world global index in dollar terms by Christmas Eve. We take a look at what happened and why.
Read MoreOur country has had more than its fair share of turning points. Ahead of next week’s State of the Nation Address we look at five key steps taken by President Ramaphosa, in an otherwise gloomy 2018, to assess if they’ve laid foundations for a big turning point this year. Will the rapidly approaching general election provide an answer that could just make 2019 a truly momentous year?
Read MorePersistent weakness in our economy is cause for concern and many investors are likely to become tired of being told to be patient, look to the long term, remain cool, calm and collected. So, what should investors make of all this? We take a look at what’s going on behind all the daunting headlines.
Read MoreThe rise in populism in our country, reflected in the EFF-driven land expropriation without compensation and Reserve Bank nationalisation agenda, is uncharacteristic to South Africa. Populism, however, is surging globally, particularly in the Western world. Much has been written about this and we recently came across a graphic representation, which has helped us to better understand why this is happening.
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