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The two-pot retirement system is actually three pots
In this Business Day article, Jonathan Botha unpacks the two-pot, or rather, the ‘three-pot’ retirement system. Will retirees be disadvantaged or does it seek to improve retirement outcomes and reduce reliance on state support?
Boutiques are better – right?
In this Blue Chip article, Netto’s Investment Manager James Downie dives into the debate about the benefits of a boutique asset manager vs those of a larger asset manager.
Budgeting: 5 Unexpected Benefits of Planning Ahead
The thought of a visit to Home Affairs for a passport always makes one groan, but at least the trip you’re planning makes the outing both urgent and worthwhile. What about drawing up a budget? Budgeting is important but seldom urgent, so most of us put off the process forever…
Business debt reduction, settlement and debt relief
The most important aspect of managing business debt in times of strife is to communicate openly and honestly with all your creditors.
Business succession planning: keep your business going
Business succession planning may not be high on your agenda but retirement is a fact of life for everyone.
Buying investment property? Sharpen your pencil!
When buying investment property there are three different types of property we can invest in, commercial, industrial and residential property.
Can South Africa revitalise investor interest?
We asked Adrian Clayton, Chief Investment Officer at Northstar Asset Management, to share his insights on whether South Africa can revitalise investor interest as an investment destination.
Benefits and pitfalls of the Tech Stock Boom
Technology companies have made a permanent mark, both in our day-to-day routines and also on the global stock markets. By its nature technology is innovative, has the potential to disrupt the status quo, and can gain a global reach relatively fast.
Living Will: Why choose to make one?
Health care breakthroughs mean that we are living longer, healthier lives. However, the uncertainty of life means that there could come a time when you might no longer be able to advocate for yourself and your healthcare choices.
Divorce Amendment Bill 2023: South Africa
A Constitutional Court ruling in June 2022 found the Divorce Act of 1997 inconsistent with the South African Constitution, as it caused legal disparities and discrimination against the rights of individuals in certain unions. The draft Divorce Amendment Bill of 2023 rectifying the Constitutional Court’s concerns was recently approved by the South African parliament.
