With interest rates at their lowest in recent years, Nondumiso Ncapai, Head of Product at Absa Home Loans, believes that prospective first-time buyers are still sitting pretty in the current South African property market.

'Estate planning should have the same priority as a dynamic and valid business plan for entrepreneurs and business owners' – Riaan Botha of Absa Trust.

'Over the years it has become progressively simpler for South Africans to expatriate funds or to save in foreign currency' – Absa’s Janeal Haskins.

What the trends around franchise businesses show us.

Given their critical role in the economy, government shouldn't only pay attention to SOEs when they're in crisis: Bakang Letshwiti, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.

Then the money issues will follow suit, says Bakang Letshwiti from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.

Bakang Letshwiti from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking discusses the focus on state-owned companies (SOCs) at a post-budget review session.

The hatchings have occurred as crops are planted in a region where 20 million people struggle for food.

How able are certain African states to weather a crisis globally?

Deloitte’s Martyn Davies on how Ramaphosa’s investment summit can attract FDI.

Dr Martyn Davies – MD of Emerging Markets & Africa, Deloitte

Alexander Forbes executive chief economist Isaah Mhlanga considers recent constructive changes in the SA economy, US interest rates, local government elections and the medium-term budget policy statement.

National Treasury says it ‘acknowledges the pressures the country’s credit ratings face and remains committed to addressing them’.

In order to get the economy to grow.

Treasury should publish an annual cost benefit analysis of all the tax incentives as part of the annual budget.

Khula wins the SA leg of the Chivas Venture competition for social entrepreneurs.

Process creates more robust plants and bigger fruit while saving on water and fertiliser.

Khula app – a mobile marketplace that gives smaller farmers an in to big buyers.

Kgosana Holdings has trained 120 beneficiaries, 25 of whom have financially benefitted from this social impact programme.

Millions see it as a way to make extra income.

You don’t need a university degree, but you definitely need a plan that you stick to.

It’s become a cottage industry for those stuck at home – and 'copy trading' is helping breathe new life into it.

Millions of people around the world are on the hunt for a new source of income.

It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme, profits are taxable, and there’s a limit to how much you can trade in a year.

Coindirect has cracked it, and it’s a big deal.

Coindirect has created a ‘closed loop’ arbitrage to remove most of the risks.

Crypto arbitrage opportunities have remained relatively unaffected whether bitcoin is in a bull or a bear market.

With life expectancies increasing, you will probably need to live off your savings for 20 years or more after you stop working.

How does an asset manager decide on what the best way to invest your money is?

The ways in which financial advisors add value often lie beyond the obvious.

What does the evidence tell us about our ability to predict the best times to buy or sell?

Why simply building a portfolio from stocks with a low P/E is a thing of the past.

Fund managers may need to roll up their sleeves to unlock value in their investments.

Agile management and a large investible universe play into the hands of smaller fund managers.

Volatile equity markets emphasise the need for balance.

Fairtree fund focuses on tactical asset allocation and protection against the downside.

Flexibility key to the Balanced Prescient Fund.

Barry Callebaut’s printers can print thousands of pieces in a short time.

It's all rather radical.

A reading list that might teach you a thing or two about why we get things wrong.

From New York to Copenhagen and Peru - the best bites according to the world's leading chefs.

Felix Seitz believes its premier international Fendt brand is both required and desired by the farming community because of its engineering mastery and the high levels of efficiency it delivers.

Felix Seitz - Head of Sales, AGCO Africa

Frans Cronje – streeksverkoopbestuurder, Fendt en Valtra Afrika

Global leader in the design and production of agricultural equipment is looking to establish a firm foothold in SA for its premium German-manufactured line.

It is critical for trustees to remain impartial.

If an executor has to make a decision that will affect their own rights or the rights of people connected to them, this can have serious consequences – Fisa CEO Louis van Vuren.

Understanding the importance of expert advice when drafting a valid power of attorney and executable will may save you time and money.

Unnecessary and costly delays can prolong the trauma and potentially cause financial hardship.

Interesting advice from the CEO of an investment management firm.

How marching to your own drum can empower everyone else.

The CEO of RMI Investment Managers shares her most powerful lessons.

The owner of arguably the most gender-equal mine in South Africa.

Foursight: A masterclass in sustainable investing.

We need a new approach to the economy.

Volatility is normal for the end of a cycle, says Gyongyi King from Alexander Forbes.

Dawie de Villiers – bestuurshoof, Alexander Forbes.

Plans allow diversification into international markets and protection against depreciation in the rand.

Cost considerations spur the adoption of robo advisers.

A pros, the cons, and the options available to investors.

Dr Stan Moloabi – Principal officer, GEMS

Dr Stan Moloabi – COO, GEMS

A look inside the conference.

Dr Stan Moloabi – COO, Gems

And understanding what informs those increases.

Which means more benefits for members and their beneficiaries.

Named after one of the rarest gemstones in the world.

There are three key steps, says Sarasin & Partners CIO.

Plans to bring European equity fund to the bourse.

South Africa, despite its political and economic challenges, is part of the growth story.

A guide to investing in small-cap companies.

The acceleration of digital migration is making it simpler and safer to invest, with enhanced security, greater efficiencies and improved service levels.

And when money is moved offshore, no one can tell you to bring it back.

Changes to the rules makes it easier, but you'll have to wait.

Financial advisors are going back to core competencies and leaving asset picking to the professionals.

How do we equip our children for a future we can't predict and careers we can't even imagine? Here's what you can do to get your kids ready for Industry 4.0.

After suffering a heart attack while in Cyprus to attend his brother's funeral.

Seek to set aside the Irba disciplinary hearing charge sheet and the recusal of two committee members.

Criminal trial may proceed in her absence.

Failure to pay close to R150bn plus interest to bondholders – or reach a roll-over agreement with them – will trigger liquidation. The payment is due in December.

Khwezi Trade reports a doubling in the number of daily sign-ups over the last month.

Khwezi Trade has made a study of those who win and those who lose. Here’s what it found.

Khwezi Trade has been going since 2013 and is proudly South African.

It offers a ready-made marketplace for anything that can be rendered digitally.

Libertas is a new generation technology company that has unleashed the power of the blockchain to solve everyday business snags.

Libertas Group has created an entire ecosystem for redefining the way we do business.

Local unit trusts generally attract dividend and interest taxes and possibly capital gains tax on withdrawal.

Investec's Jaco van Tonder on maximising your pension savings.

Jaco van Tonder of Investec Asset Management shares some guidelines on how to ensure that your retirement income lasts a lifetime.

Clyde Rossouw of Investec Asset Management provides some tips on how to be selective in positioning your portfolio and identifying risks.

Survey reveals that SMEs consider the lack of fast access to funding to be their biggest barrier to growth or survival.

Lulalend offers real-time solutions to small businesses that include access to funding, trade credit solutions and cash flow management tools.

Globally there is a huge untapped market for funding small and medium-sized entities (SMEs).

It’s not just for the uber-rich.

Added layers of complexity in dealing with multiple jurisdictions has coincided with South Africans increasingly externalising some of their assets.

Access to opportunities rather than tax efficiency is the guiding principle.

Signals Bank, launched by Mexem, will let you track different trading strategies that have proven themselves over time.

With its disruptive low-cost fee structure.

The rebound in global stock markets in the last two months suggests not everyone believes the sky is about to fall on our heads.

Mexem’s mission is to revolutionise worldwide investing.

In terms of cyber threat protection, AI and machine-learning now kick in in a big way: Colin Erasmus, Microsoft SA.

Know your data, protect your data, and govern your data, says Colin Erasmus from Microsoft SA.

It was a finalist in the financial solution category of the MTN Business App of the Year competition.

Moneyweb podcasts available to download and listen to on the app.

We're in search of a talented, senior financial journalist.

How to apply Technical Analysis when making trading decisions, specifically looking at offshore markets. 

Willem Roos talks about constant innovation in South Africa.

Esport is the new investment opportunity.

Low economic growth calls for a new look at the largest international companies on the JSE.

The listed firm emphasizes sustainability alongside profits.

Skilled managers have demonstrated their worth in an extremely difficult environment. How?

How balanced fund managers have had to negotiate the recent market environment.

Despite investor pessimism, bonds have delivered outstanding returns over the past five years.

'Boring' can keep the pot cooking when times are tough.

“Risk is good. Not properly managing your risk is a dangerous leap.” ~Evel Knievel Moneyweb, IG South Africa and Garth Mackenzie from TradersCorner want you to be a better trader and to that end, we have rolled out a series of educational videos on MoneywebTV which allows you to develop key skills to navigate tricky markets. Garth is recognized as one

Mduduzi Luthuli from Luthuli Capital answers this question.

What does it take to build one of the largest franchising businesses in South Africa?

For many entrepreneurs, a critical challenge is finding the right type of funding to springboard their business.

Ryk van Niekerk – Moneyweb

Ryk van Niekerk – Moneyweb

Ryk van Niekerk – Moneyweb

Ryk van Niekerk – Moneyweb

Nerina Visser – beursverhandelde fonds-strateeg, etfSA & Wouter Fourie – direkteur, Ascor Wealth beantwoord luisteraars se vrae oor persoonlike geldsake.

Jean Pierre Verster – uitvoerende hoof, Protea Capital Management

Jean Pierre Verster – uitvoerende hoof, Protea Capital Management

Drikus Combrinck -  uitvoerende hoof, Capicraft Investment Partners

A memorable experience is what keeps customers coming back in tough economic times.

Choosing the right staff and managing them well is key to retail success.

Corporate background prepared couple for the fast food business.

Training and support from franchisors can help committed entrepreneurs succeed.

Tshepo Moloi - Founder, Stokfella

Brand Pretorius - Retired chief executive, Mccathy limited

Pepe Marais – Group chief creative officer, Joe Public

'I hope that, with stokvels and social clubs, wealth will change as more young people are using technology' - Tshepo Moloi, StokFella.

Technological advancements are key for streamlining business operations in future.

Alan Shannon – executive: professional and small-business banking client engagement at Nedbank & Colin Timmis – Country Manager: South Africa at Xero.

Removes the hassles and risks of inputting data manually.

Alan Shannon – Executive: professional and small-business banking client engagement Nedbank & Colin Timms – Country Manager: South Africa, Xero

Poland, Australia and India are the latest countries to censure Big Tech companies for abusing their power to control the flow of information. The antitrust movement is coming, and this has implications for valuations.

SA’s vaccine rollout will be slower than other emerging markets, but it is set to benefit from the market recovery trend.

Will government opt for more of the same, or growth? The choice is stark. Either we cut spending or we refloat the economy.

Talk of vaccines and the recovery of cyclical stocks point to a better year ahead.

Jaco van Tonder – direkteur van adviseursdienste, Ninety One

Jaco van Tonder - Advisor Services Director, Ninety One.

‘You have to depart from the crowd, think differently, and find those new opportunities’: Hannes van den Berg of Ninety One.

Hannes van den Berg - Co-Head: SA Equity & Multi-Asset, NInety One

This webinar takes place on Tuesday, September 28 at 7pm.

By building a stable offshore portfolio that delivers quarterly dividends of 7% to 9% in dollars and total returns of 10% to 17% pa: OrbVest COO Justin Clarke.

Making investing in this category simple, quick and easy from anywhere in the world.

Hennie Bezuidenhoudt - mede-stigter, direkteur en voorsitter van OrbVest se Beleggingskomitee & Jaco Joubert – welvaartbestuurder, PSG Wealth Sandton

Cryptos offer far more secure ways to grow wealth.

Use a US dollar-linked crypto interest account to hedge against the rand’s inevitable depreciation.

Jonathan Ovadia – CEO, OVEX

There’s no question that higher inflation is on the way following a week of rioting. Crypto interest accounts offering annual returns of up to 20% offer some refuge from what’s coming.

ImmunityBio company is conducting trials of its Covid-19 vaccine in SA and has held talks with Cape Town’s Biovac Institute to potentially set up vaccine production facilities.

'This must be unjust and it is also immoral.'

Refusal to recognise visitors as vaccinated unless they received their shots in a handful of select countries.

The more people are vaccinated, the faster lockdown regulations can be lifted.

PSG Wealth’s Adriaan Pask points out that ‘economic strength plays a role, valuations play a role, but especially with offshore investing there are other practical things to consider’.

It can help manage the risk posed by potential market shocks and reduce the volatility of an asset's price movements: Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer at PSG Wealth.

Elke Brink – finansiële adviseur, PSG R21 Wealth Management Stellenbosch

How investors can mitigate this risk – Adriaan Pask of PSG Wealth.

Regulatory and tax changes are likely – and antitrust litigation regarding tech companies is something to keep an eye on in terms of fund regulations: Adriaan Pask, PSG Wealth.

Don’t dip into your nest egg.

In a crisis, contact your Liberty financial adviser.

From the young achiever, to the empty nester.

Don’t dip into your nest egg.

In a crisis, contact your Liberty financial adviser.

From the young achiever, to the empty nester.

Liberty takes employee benefits to the next level.

Many are betting this is the future of blockchain-based financial services.

Solana launches on Revix after a stellar year for the hottest new crypto. Simon chats to Revix founder Sean Sanders and Moneyweb's Ciaran Ryan as they unpack what Solana is and what sets it apart from other crypto assets.

Its price is up an extraordinary 40 times over 12 months, and it’s not all hype. There’s some brilliant technology behind this exceptional surge.

And it’s a cryptocurrency to watch in the race to dominate the emerging financial ecosystem built around blockchains.

The interconnectedness of economies widens the investment scope.

Making it simpler and providing a framework where the benefits of the ultimate deal can be discussed and approved.

Annual results reflect the impact of the current macro economic reality, but also illustrate the strength of the franchise and its underlying businesses.

RMB Ventures, in a consortium, recently led the management buy-out of AfriKelp, a uniquely South African business focused on sustainable and ecologically-friendly solutions for the global agricultural sector.

Strong management team and exceptional growth prospects allows for a strong position for the future of Switch Energy Drinks.

‘We're happy to partner with empowerment guys that we can back,’ say RMB Corvest CEO Mike Donaldson and executive Phumi Twantwa.

RMB Corvest focuses on creating long-term profitable partnerships that are both stable and supportive.

RMB Corvest is proving that entrepreneurship and private equity do mix.

Magda Wiercyka, Magnus Heystek and Jean-Pierre Verster discuss the current state of play, SA's future outlook and what investors can do to safeguard wealth.

We must tackle this thing as a nation before we get an all-or-nothing zero-sum policy, says political analyst Ralph Mathekga.

Replace slogans with concrete plans and policies – only then can we really start talking, says Magda Wierzycka of Sygnia Asset Management.

‘Bring some boxing gloves’ to the 2018 Quo Vadis series of seminars, suggests Brenthurst Wealth’s Magnus Heystek.

Piet Nel – belastingprojekleier, SAICA

Gigi Nyanin – Project Manager, Saica

Takes place on July 27 and 28.

Professor Ben Marx – direkteur en oudit komiteelid, SAICA

There is a role for traditional banking players, but it’s not what you think.

The shift in digital banking.

Give me what I need, but at the same standard as the offers to my peers.

And how the energy transition is driving the development of the sector.

Attracting vital local and foreign funding.

Dele Kuti – Global Head: oil and gas, Standard Bank Group

An interview with Kevin Holmes, head of trade: Product Management at Standard Bank.

Growth, challenges under the spotlight.

Does a higher offshore allowance necessarily require a response?

How SA can overcome the obstacles related to private equity, infrastructure and hedge funds.

Watch Peter Armitage's presentation at the Boutique Asset Manager conference.

Industry commentators share their views.

Pockets of opportunities despite economic strain.

Increasing interest in low-return environment.

The only question you need answered is whether your broker is helping you build wealth, or helping itself to your wealth.

Geared to help clients win at investing, with an emphasis on education and quality research.

With razor-thin costs, a proprietary mobile trading app, and in-house market research.

So the security of your crypto provider is more important than ever. It’s time to ask some searching questions about crypto exchange security.

Capital is guaranteed, payouts are in bitcoin or rand, and for SA citizens or residents, this is an ideal way to make passive income.

By offering low fees, more than 50 cryptocurrencies and iron-clad security.

This webinar takes place on Tuesday, September 28 at 7pm.

This webinar will take place on Wednesday, September 29.

Making investing in this category simple, quick and easy from anywhere in the world.

"Sustainability is a need. It not only improves the quality of our lives, protects ecosystems, preserves our natural resources for future generations, but it is also the right thing to do," says Mark Boshoff, head of Transformation and Sustainability at Nedbank Business Banking.