by Frederick Mitchell | Aug 7, 2025 | Personal Finance
South Africa’s interest rate dilemma amidst global trade winds AS GLOBAL trade tensions escalate—particularly with the looming imposition of a 30% tariff on South African exports to the United States—the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) finds its monetary policy...
by Steven Jones | Aug 7, 2025 | Personal Finance
In this first instalment of a new series, we examine the financial statements FINANCIAL STATEMENTS are essential tools to help investors in shares to evaluate the health and performance of the business in which they are shareholders, or are considering an investment...
by Nadie Hearn | Aug 7, 2025 | Personal Finance
Know the difference between brand perception vs. reputation to maximise business growth IN TODAY’S competitive business environment, where trends shift rapidly and customer loyalty is hard-won, understanding the distinction between brand perception and brand...
by Mingyi Liu | Jul 10, 2025 | Personal Finance
As Warren Buffett prepares to retire, does his investing philosophy have a future? WARREN BUFFETT, the 94-year-old investing legend and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced plans to step down at the end of this year. His departure will mark the end of...
by Cornel Basson | Jul 10, 2025 | Personal Finance
Why it’s vital to understand the difference IN THE 2025 FNB Retirement Insights Survey, 78% of respondents South Africans over 60 said that they have funeral cover, while 38% (of the total market) confirmed having life insurance. The gap says a lot. Most South...
by Mingyi Liu | Jul 10, 2025 | Personal Finance
Decentralised finance is booming—and so are the security risks WHEN THE first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was proposed in 2008, the goal was simple: to create a digital currency free from banks and governments. Over time, that idea evolved into something much bigger:...
