The best time to invest money in most markets is when it feels like the worst time. The current financial climate has seen stock markets around the world become turbulent with nobody sure how long this uncertainty will continue. Against this backdrop, some investors may be understandably nervous about buying equity funds. Other investors who are prepared to take a long term … [Read more...]
Sanlam Investments
Sanlam investments in South Africa is based in Cape Town and made up of leading wealth management businesses allowing the investor to choose a product that is suitable to his or her needs. They also have a strong presence offshore including countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Amongst their expertise they offer conventional asset management, … [Read more...]
Investment Opportunities For South Africans
All the investment opportunities available in South Africa are available internationally as well as some that are not available to South African's. The main foreign investment opportunities used by South Africans are: Offshore Unit Trust Funds - Known as mutual funds everywhere else in the world but South Africa, offshore unit trust funds are the main generic investment … [Read more...]
Offshore Investments
Offshore investments are often worthwhile and the main reason someone would consider investing abroad is to spread the risk of investments between a number of countries. Many South Africans regard South Africa as a very risky place to invest and want to invest some of their money (or all of it) abroad. However, the SARB (South African Reserve Bank) does not permit individuals … [Read more...]