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South African Budget Changes 2026: Could Your Investments Work Harder?
While the 2026 Budget in South Africa may feel like old news already, several changes announced could make a difference to your long-term financial planning. Simply put, various limits were...
Global Energy and AI Trends: The Investment Implications for South Africans
Economies have always needed energy to grow wealth. The rise of AI, the next frontier of global economic growth, has ramped up energy requirements in developed countries at a time when many were...
Passive Investing Looks Easy – Until Markets Stop Rising
Right now, it's easy to make a case for passive investing. Global equity markets have delivered exceptional returns, led by US technology companies and extraordinary enthusiasm around artificial...
Longevity, Retirement and Wealth Transfer: Rewriting the Rules in RSA
Living longer means retirement is no longer a short final chapter, but a 30-year-plus life phase. This demands an adjusted approach to financial planning because it reshapes the fundamental...
South Africa Grey List Removal: What it Means for You
South Africa’s grey-listing in 2023 by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) caused both frustration and angst. Frustration because swifter governmental action could have avoided grey-listing in...
FOMO Investing in South Africa: Navigating the Pitfalls
South Africa's financial sector can be both vibrant and volatile - which may contribute to local investors succumbing to the siren song of FOMO: the Fear of Missing Out. The FOMO investment...
How Much is Enough? Earning More but Feeling Poorer
Many people today share a similar frustration: “I’m earning more… so why do I feel financially worse off?” Objectively, it's very possible that your money no longer goes as far as it used to. In...
Dollar Weakness: Why You Shouldn’t Panic
As a South African investor, you likely feel uneasy when financial headlines highlight a weakening US dollar - especially if your investment portfolio includes exposure to US companies. That's...
Active and Passive Investing Strategies for Balanced Portfolios
Diversification is at the heart of our investment philosophy at Netto Invest. The obvious application is diversifying investment portfolios across asset classes and geographical regions, but equally...
Remote Work in South Africa: Financial and Tax Implications
South Africa is part of the remote work revolution that is changing the global workforce. Many South Africans now work from home, while others contract with international companies. Remote work in...
