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Rand recovery - Where to next?
November was a really bad month for the US dollar, which depreciated notably against the Euro, the Australian dollar, and virtually

Dr. Roelof Botha
Dec 4, 20203 min read


Know your Policy Season Finale - Stuff You Take Out of the House
Never know which stuff that you take out of the house must be insured? This article will explain it in detail.

stephankruis
Nov 27, 20203 min read


What a Difference a Vaccine Makes!
Three major announcements by two different pharmaceutical companies searching for a vaccine against Covid19 dramatically altered the fortune

Dr. Roelof Botha
Nov 19, 20203 min read


Emerging Markets To Benefit From Us Elections
Most of the analysts at key financial institutions, including Renaissance Capital and JP Morgan Asset Management, believe that a...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Nov 6, 20202 min read


Mini-Budget Strikes A Good Balance
Now that the dust has settled from the initial reaction to the mini-budget, it is useful to take a sober look at the essence of South...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Oct 31, 20203 min read


Know Your Policy Part 2: Household contents
Do you have household contents cover, or looking at getting household contents cover, then you have to read this.

stephankruis
Oct 29, 20204 min read


Recovery Plan Fundamentally Sound
Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa’s much anticipated Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (RRP) has been welcomed by the business fraternity at large.

Dr. Roelof Botha
Oct 19, 20203 min read


Trade Balance Surges Ahead
South Africa’s cumulative trade balance has surged to a new all-time record for the first eight months of a calendar year.

Dr. Roelof Botha
Oct 1, 20202 min read


Know your policy – Part 1 – Vehicle Insurance
Is your vehicle correctly insured? If you have any questions, read this.

stephankruis
Sep 29, 20203 min read


Making Sense of The GDP Data
Statistics SA has not done the mood in the country any favours by choosing a totally unrealistic method to portray the GDP data for the 2nd

Dr. Roelof Botha
Sep 10, 20203 min read


Are you prepared for a house fire?
According to statistics recently published by Discovery Insure, we are currently in peak house fire season.

stephankruis
Sep 7, 20202 min read


Surge In Manufacturing Optimism
At an index level of 57.3, the August PMI recorded its highest level since March 2007.

Dr. Roelof Botha
Sep 4, 20203 min read


Lockdown Easing Will Ramp Up Recovery
Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa has certainly lifted the spirits of the country with the announcement over the past weekend of a sweeping removal...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Aug 19, 20203 min read


Rental vs. Purchase – What companies should consider
With pros and cons to both renting and buying, it pays to evaluate your company’s current situation and capabilities (financial and...
Eldene Botha
Jun 26, 20204 min read


Important Points to Consider When Purchasing Life Cover and Associated Benefits
In a competitive market where insurers constantly try to enhance benefits
Eldene Botha
Feb 5, 20202 min read


China virus causes capital market havoc
February 2020 For several decades, the adage held that when America sneezes, the world catches pneumonia. Now that China has become a...
Eldene Botha
Feb 4, 20203 min read


Why short-term insurance is important
“Short-Term Insurance”, would be the word used on the street, or at a “braai” to describe a grudge payment which occurs every month.
Eldene Botha
Jan 31, 20204 min read


Coronavirus and other medical events
2020 has kicked off with a major bang and even greater bang in China, even before their yearly Lunar New Year Holiday has arrived.
Eldene Botha
Jan 31, 20202 min read


Asset Class Views of 2019
It is important to remember that sentiment doesn’t always impact market
returns.
Eldene Botha
Jan 31, 20203 min read


Optimum Tax Services
Optimum Tax Consulting (Pty) Ltd opened for business on 1 July 2019. The business was strategically placed to add value to the current...
Eldene Botha
Jan 31, 20203 min read
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