Category: General

There is not an investment type in the world that doesn’t come with risk. Risk refers to the potential for the value of an investment to drop below its expected performance. There are lots of variables to think about and assess when considering the risk associated with a particular investment, however, management dishonesty is one…

When getting a new job, many people simply sign on the dotted line and often don’t pay enough attention to the risk benefits that form part of their employment contract.   People who receive risk benefits as part of their remuneration package should critically analyse their cover to determine whether they are adequately insured under…

Every time you’ve travelled, things have gone off without a hitch. You were fortunate to avoid the gastrointestinal effects of eating spicy street food in Kolkata, emerged unscathed from kayaking the coastal waters of the Galápagos Islands, and sidestepped being pickpocketed on home soil. But, in hindsight, things could easily have gone wrong.   The…

With GDP growth prospects forecast at a meagre 1.3% for 2019, and 1.7% in 2020, business confidence in mid-2019 remains at an all-time low. Exacerbated by policy uncertainty, debilitating bouts of power cuts, challenges in industries such as mining, and political events like national elections, getting out of the slump continues to be a pipe…

Financial differences can place a huge strain on any relationship. Fortunately, says Danie van Niekerk from Indwe BlueStar, if you approach your finances together and give them careful thought, such difficulties can be avoided. The key is to engage in frank and open discussions about them and calling in the help of an objective professional.…