#Knowledge Library

Tories triumph

The Conservative Party wins the UK’s General Election.

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How civilization could destroy itself

On Ted Talks Daily, Nick Bostrom discussed 4 ways we could prevent how civilization could destroy itself.

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December rand dollar trades

Selling rand’s and buying dollars

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Quarterly Total Investment Costs Update

NFB Asset Management fees are still 20-50% cheaper

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Investment trends to watch out for in 2020

Seeking expert advice is imperative in order to avoid value destruction and to ensure that your investment portfolio is optimally structured.

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Demystifying the Offshore Wrapper

Investing locally or offshore can be challenging with so much more to consider than just market returns and costs.

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Personal discretionary allowances: don’t miss December’s deadline

Before you start celebrating the New Year, make sure you’ve used your 2019 personal discretionary allowance by 31 December.

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Raise your security bar this festive season

Don’t let your guard down this holiday; prioritise security precautions and ensure your valuables are appropriately insured.

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Put your 13th cheque to work and start 2020 on firm financial footing

Four ways to use your 13th cheque responsibly

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Inflation falls, Reserve Bank holds

CPI hits 8 year low at 3.7% and Reserve Bank maintains rates at 6.5%.

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Less money, more problems

The SARB’s Financial Stability Review has been updated, macro-economic issues are unchanged.

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S&P’s Negative Outlook

SA’s outlook revised from stable to negative, rating maintained.

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How do the rich get richer?

Save early, save as much as you can and invest in appropriately risky assets. Do this, and you can get rich – and keep getting richer.

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Should I invest or should I insure?

Depending on the individual and at what stage of life they are in, the relevance of life cover could outweigh the relevance of investing.

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Four reasons to consult a professional financial advisor

Innovations such as robo-advisors – online ‘bots’ that ask you some questions, then use algorithms to recommend an ideal portfolio – are enticing people to opt for a DIY approach to financial planning and wealth management.

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The man who solved the market

How Jim Simmons Launched the Quant Revolution by Gregory Zuckerman.

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Investing in Multi-Asset Income Funds

The Multi-Asset Income Funds have continued to deliver steady returns in these difficult market conditions.

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Where there’s a Will, there’s still a way to go

We have just come out of National Wills Week, which is a great initiative aimed at creating awareness around the benefit of having a Will (Last Will and Testament).

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How can I Secure Financial Freedom for my Retirement?

My goal is to secure financial freedom and save enough to last me my retirement period.

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How can I Create and Preserve Wealth?

I’ve engaged with many clients over my many years as a Wealth Manager with NFB Private Wealth Management and these discussions often include, especially when it’s a potential or new client, a chat around expected returns.

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