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A Higher Hurdle for Local Asset Allocators

Paul Marais from NFB Asset Management looks at why it is difficult for South African asset allocators to look beyond the yields available in local government bonds.

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Get to know Thulisile Nkomo, one of our knowledgeable Private Wealth Managers.

Thuli takes a holistic approach to financial planning, wealth creation and wealth protection. Her focus is on the unique needs of young professionals who are starting their wealth journey.

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Is property a good investment now?

It’s a buyer’s market, but it may be dangerous to fall into the bargain property trap.

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Four Places to turn to for cash in times of crisis

If the crisis has left you cash-strapped, there are a couple of places you may be able to turn to access funds.

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A global diversification strategy is key for the remainder of 2020

The economic outlook for the second half of 2020 is not looking positive which is likely to have an impact on investors.

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The impact of the GDP on SA’s Economy

This shocking contraction, although expected, has severely impacted the South African economy – is this irrevocably damaged?

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Are listed banks still a viable investment option?

As commercial banks report an increase in bad debt and make provisions for further potential impairments, does this mean that listed banks are no longer a viable investment option?

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NFB Wealth Manager Profile – Jaco van Zyl

Meet Jaco, one of NFB’s esteemed Private Wealth Managers.

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Total Investment Cost: NFB Asset Management Funds vs Competitors

How NFB Asset Management’s Total Investment Cost stacked up over the first quarter of 2020.

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Total Investment Cost: NFB Asset Management Funds vs Competitors

How NFB Asset Management’s Total Investment Cost stacked up over the first quarter of 2020.

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NFB Asset Management Fund Ratings and Awards

The 2020 Second Quarter Fund Ranks and Ratings for NFB Asset Management

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Four Ways to Keep Your Lights on During load-shedding

Are you better off sitting in the dark or is there a real benefit in hooking your home up with an alternative energy source?

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Bonds and Prescribed Assets

NFB Asset Management’s Paul Marais suggests that investors concerned about prescribed assets should be thinking about pre-emptive measures.

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How viable is a carry trade strategy in the current low interest environment?

As South Africa is currently in a low interest rate environment, are there benefits in utilising a carry trade strategy where the investor borrows money at a low interest rate in order to buy investments at a higher return?

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Should you Invest a Percentage of your Retirement Funds into Public Infrastructure?

We look at what the proposed amendments to the pension funds act means for retirement savers.

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Weak Economy, Weak Currency?

Why a weak economy doesn’t always result in a weak currency.

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How Divorce Impacts Your Retirement Annuity

If you’re in the process of divorcing, it’s important to know how your retirement annuity will be treated as part of the divorce process. We look into how it works if you’re married in community of property.

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SA Government Bonds: Just how Attractive Are They?

In the current environment, South African nominal government bonds appear to be an attractive investment. But are they really as attractive as they appear?

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Invest in your health this Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Make sure you have appropriate medical and gap cover for your individual needs. You never know when you may need it.

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You’ve got three months to change your will

If you die within three months of getting divorce, your will is implemented as if your ex-spouse had died before the divorce. Sound complicated? We explain it with the help of a real-life case study.

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