How Market Dislocation Benefits Active Investors

This isn’t just another market cycle; it’s a structural shake-up. I think it’s safe to say that there’s no modern precedent for the current level of global disruption. The pace of change, from retaliatory tariffs to shifting alliances and conflicting official statements, has been unrelenting.  Market volatility has returned, coming in sustained waves across asset […]

The Gap Year: Adolescent Indulgence or a Valuable Life Experience?

Taking a year off after school may not put your child in the ‘pound seats’, but it could provide valuable life lessons. It seems like just yesterday your little darlings were in diapers. Now they’re finishing high school and talking about spending the next year overseas in order to “discover” themselves. Being the sensible parent […]

Common Tactics Fraudsters Use in Insurance

Insurance fraud costs the global economy billions annually, and South Africa has not been immune to this issue. In fact, in 2024 alone, South Africa’s insurance industry lost an estimated R8 billion due to fraudulent claims, according to the South African Insurance Crime Bureau (SAICB). Understanding the red flags associated with insurance fraud, and staying […]