26 JULY 2024 Good morning Good luck to all the Olympians representing South Africa in Paris (and Tahiti) over the next 17 days!!! The good news is that early action has seen our 7’s rugby side beat the Kiwi’s in a knockout game last night and we are through […]
Don’t Allow Emotion or Sentiment to Derail your Investment Strategy The market is predictable in its unpredictability, and it is certain to go through negative periods. However, anticipating exactly when these negative periods will occur is nearly impossible. Attempting to time when to be in the market (invested) and when […]
What is Gap Cover? How Does It Work and Why Do You Need It? Gap Cover was created to cover the “gap” between what a Medical Scheme pays and what you are responsible for paying for approved hospital admissions. Depending on what Medical Scheme and Option you are on, your […]
Make Learning About Money Exciting for Kids Financial literacy is shockingly low among today’s youth. Recent studies show that only 24% of millennials demonstrate basic financial knowledge. This lack of understanding creates problems down the road. However, we can raise financially savvy kids by starting early and making lessons engaging. […]
What are Employee Benefits and how do they work? Pension and Provident Funds, which are an important part of any Employee Benefits Scheme, are there to assist employees in providing for their retirement. Employee Benefits Schemes provide valuable protection to the employee and the employer, as these benefits often include […]
For Employers: Why are Employee Benefits Important? Pension and Provident Funds, which are an important part of any Employee Benefits Scheme, are there to assist employees in providing for their retirement. As an employer, there is an increasing demand on you to provide benefits to your employees, and if designed […]
Red was the colour of the month, as global financial markets across the board experienced a tough month. Most major equity indices fell, and core bond markets lost ground as yields drifted higher. Global shares fell in May, in US dollar terms. “Sell in May and go away.”