THE SHRINKING JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
TThe Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), once a significant player in the global financial markets, has seen a noticeable decline in recent years. As Africa’s largest
Redefining Wealth Planning & Advice with the “Autus Way”
What sets Autus Private Clients apart is their unique approach, known as the “Autus Way,” and their consistent recognition and accolades from International Adviser over
Autus Communiqué – 28 February 2023
We have just sent out our latest Communiqué newsletter, and we want to bring some important updates to your attention. As many of us have
The Value of Trust
Devin Vodicka (in Principal Leadership, Nov 30, 2006) said the four elements of trust are: (1) consistency; (2) compassion; (3) communication; and (4) competency, and
AN UNNERVING YEAR FOR INVESTMENT MARKETS
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RETHINKING RETIREMENT PLANS
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2022 Business Highlights
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THE OLD DOG – FRIENDSHIP
Friendship, in general, is defined as a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a more powerful interpersonal bond than an “acquaintance” or an
Mental Health
October has been declared Mental Health Awareness month. Not being trained and without experience on the topic, I immediately used the internet and
The importance of having a Will
From 16-20 September 2024, it is National Wills Week. 1. What is a Will? A Will is one of
5 Retirement planning tips for the modern woman
Article by Marilize Opperman, CFP®, Wealth Advisor 1. Be independentIf you are in a relationship, married, or single, each woman should have their own
THE OLD DOG – LIFE
The previous two topics I wrote about were “The Rules of Life” and “Peace of Mind.” After the uncertainty and volatile financial markets
THE OLD DOG – DIE LEWE
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If you don’t start now, then when?
July is the National Savings Month for South Africa. There are different reasons South Africans save money, but this article emphasises the importance of
The financial implications of living with a disability
Article by Andrew Merryweather In 2006 I was involved in a brutal assault that left me paralysed from the neck down. Thankfully, through years of intensive
Is the equity market expensive?
“The market is expensive.” – a remark I am often confronted with, and followed by the question: “Should I sell my shares (equity holdings)
Investing Offshore vs South Africa
“How much should I invest offshore?” is a question we are faced with every day. The answer to this is not that simple. Let’s