Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his first Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on 11 November. Unlike policy statements of the recent past, the market was primed for positive surprises. After all, monthly […]
Discovery Group Risk has reported a huge increase in the number and value of claims in its 2021 financial year because of the impact of Covid-19. “The 2021 financial year saw large increases […]
Investors can turn to many different measures to consider stock market valuations. Each tells a different story. They all have their benefits and shortcomings, so a rounded approach that takes into account their […]
Investors can turn to many different measures to consider stock market valuations. Each tells a different story. They all have their benefits and shortcomings, so a rounded approach that takes into account their […]
Three studies by Discovery Health actuaries have concluded that the benefits of being vaccinated against Covid-19 “undoubtedly” outweigh the risks. The research was based on data from members of medical schemes administered by […]
Three studies by Discovery Health actuaries have concluded that the benefits of being vaccinated against Covid-19 “undoubtedly” outweigh the risks. The research was based on data from members of medical schemes administered by […]
In line with its aim to bring new investment opportunities to South African clients, Discovery Invest launched a market-first credit fund targeting annual returns in euros of 7% a year, net of fees […]
In line with its aim to bring new investment opportunities to South African clients, Discovery Invest launched a market-first credit fund targeting annual returns in euros of 7% a year, net of fees […]
Holding Bitcoin is akin to gambling, and private investors should only risk capital in cryptocurrencies that they are theoretically happy to lose, Allan Gray fund manager Thalia Petousis told the asset manager’s recent […]
While global diversification remains important, it’s generally accepted that investors should avoid buying when global markets are at their most expensive. However, “expensive” remains relative, says Duncan Lamont, the head of research and […]
While global diversification remains important, it’s generally accepted that investors should avoid buying when global markets are at their most expensive. However, “expensive” remains relative, says Duncan Lamont, the head of research and […]
Investors who invest in Satrix’s Capped All Share ETF, which is due to list on the JSE on 10 November, will pay no in-fund fees until the end of May next year. The […]
Chris Sickle, the current Chief Financial Officer of Prudential Investment Managers, has been appointed as the new CEO of the company. He takes over from Bernard Fick, who announced that he will be […]
Covid-19 has overtaken cancer, heart and artery disease as the primary cause of death among Discovery Life clients, according to the insurer’s claims data for 2020. Furthermore, deaths due to Covid-19 in the […]
South African employers plan to give their staff an average annual pay rise of 5.5% in 2022, according to research by global advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson. This is an […]
South African employers plan to give their staff an average annual pay rise of 5.5% in 2022, according to research by global advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson. This is an […]
There is sufficient evidence to suggest that a fourth wave of Covid-19 will emerge in December – and its severity will most likely depend on whether immunity is built in most of the […]
