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Old Mutual Multi-Managers now going to market as Symmetry

Old Mutual Multi-Managers now going to market as Symmetry

Economic policymaking is now as unpredictable as the markets themselves. The delayed US trade tariff regime, which is prompting policy shifts worldwide, is just one of many global events shaking investor confidence. Ongoing conflicts in

Is the retail investing model due for an overhaul?

Is the retail investing model due for an overhaul?

By David Lloyd, Founder of King Alexander InvestmentsThe mainstream retail investment industry has always offered the same operating model: advisors, investment product wrappers, funds, and platforms. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this. Advisors

Investing for the first time? Avoid these Investment mistakes

Investing for the first time? Avoid these Investment mistakes

Making your first investment can be exciting, but also intimidating. With so much information (and misinformation) out there, it is easy to make mistakes that could cost you down the line.The good news is that,

The often-overlooked CFO of the home: Why mothers matter in financial planning

The often-overlooked CFO of the home: Why mothers matter in financial planning

In conversations about financial planning, we often focus on breadwinners, advisors, and balance sheets. But one of the most powerful and underappreciated financial roles in society is that of the mother as the CFO of

Franc launches tax-free savings account, urges parents to plan for the long-term

Franc launches tax-free savings account, urges parents to plan for the long-term

Franc, the award-winning investment app known for making investing simple and accessible, has officially launched its new Tax-Free Savings Account, live on its platform since the beginning of March. The offering is designed to help

Investing without the emotional rollercoaster

Investing without the emotional rollercoaster

Rico Ernst, Chief Executive Officer, Aurora Capital SAInvesting should not feel like an emotional rollercoaster. But for most investors, it does. Markets rise, and excitement builds. Markets fall, and panic sets in. This cycle of

Investment Note: Nobody knows anything

Investment Note: Nobody knows anything

Izak Odendaal, Old Mutual Wealth Investment StrategistWe tend to see movies as pure entertainment, but of course it is a big business too. Film studios across the world pour millions into new projects, hoping to

Breaking Barriers – Why Financial Literacy is Key to Women’s Empowerment

Breaking Barriers – Why Financial Literacy is Key to Women’s Empowerment

“With it being International Women’s Month, it is a time to celebrate the achievements of women across industries while reflecting on the remaining barriers. One of the most powerful tools for driving gender equality is

How Franc is making investing simple and accessible

How Franc is making investing simple and accessible

Franc, a digital wealth platform on a mission to simplify investing, is empowering South Africans to make smarter financial decisions and grow their money. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative products to bridge the gap between saving and

Review your estate plan to ensure compliance with changing laws

Review your estate plan to ensure compliance with changing laws

In this era of unprecedented wealth accumulation, long-term, strategic estate planning has become essential for high-net-worth (HNW) families aiming to secure intergenerational wealth transfer effectively and sustainably.This is the view of Godwin Magosha, a Fiduciary