#Knowledge Library

Total Investment Cost: NFB Asset Management Funds vs Competitors – Q1 2022

How NFB AM’s Total investment Cost stacked up over the first quarter of 2022.

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Is it possible to get offshore insurance?

Offshore insurance products: are they available to South Africans and what are the benefits?

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Stock market pain in 2022. What’s to come in 2023?

A look at what is causing market volatility and what to expect next year.

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[Podcast] Women and Wealth: Securing your Financial Freedom

Effective tools to help women make their money work for them

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How should I invest R1.2m for maximum capital growth?

You can split your capital between an all-equity portfolio offshore, SA equity, and bonds.

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Where should a pensioner invest R1m to receive a R20k monthly income?

From a pure income perspective, a voluntary life annuity does appear to be the best option.

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SARS changes PAYE rules for Pensioners

Tax amendment for Pensioners with more than one source of income.

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Are your investments bearing fruit?

How to benefit from the higher yields being delivered by certain asset classes.

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View from the Chair – Proficio 2022 Issue 3

Finding opportunities during volatile markets.

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Understanding the retirement reform two-pot system

How will the proposed legislation impact your retirement savings?

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The market has crashed. Now what?

Why you need to sit tight and let the market recover.

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View from the Chair – Proficio 2022 Issue 2

With half of 2022 in our rear-view Mike, in his View from the Chair, guides us on how to keep our eyes on the long term prize despite the bumpy ride.

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Keeping your head in times of crisis

Maintaining a state of calm during challenging, uncertain and volatile times, will stand you in good stead to capitalise on opportunities when they arise

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The perfect storm – surges in the cost of living and inflation prompt higher interest rates

Buckle up for the bumpy ride ahead

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Why your family’s estate planning is an important part of your financial plan

If you wish to preserve and protect your assets for the benefit of subsequent generations, make estate planning your priority.

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Have you saved enough to retire comfortably?

It’s never too late to start saving for your retirement. Irrespective of how late you are starting.

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Investing mistakes that the wealthy don’t make

While there is no secret investing formula that high-net-worth individuals employ, particular insights can be gained by studying how they approach their investments. So, what do they do, and more importantly, what do they not do?

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Is holding funds in a foreign bank account an investment strategy worth considering?

While a foreign bank account will help diversify overall portfolio risk, the poor return creates a need to search for an alternative.

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Do women really invest differently to men? And does it matter…?

Either way, most still lack confidence in their investment knowledge.

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Tax free savings accounts vs retirement annuities?

The reality is that the two are different savings vehicles with different tax treatments so it’s important to understand how they compare.

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