LISP… Your one stop investment shop

LISP… Your one stop investment shop

A linked investment service provider (LISP) is probably one of the lessor understood investment vehicles. Most investment houses have them and have been around for a while. What are they?They are investment platforms which offer access to a universe of investment...

Interest rates cut by 3%….. meat or poison?

Interest rates cut by 3%….. meat or poison?

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) cut interest rates by another ,25% on Thursday which is brings the total reduction in interest to 3% for 2020. The repo rate which is applied to banks is now 3,5% and prime lending rate applied to consumers is now 7%. The lowest...

Fees should add value…….

Fees should add value…….

In depressed economy returns on various investments are weak if not negative. The South African Stock Market year to date is -2,3% with a total return of 0,6%. Fees become more noticeable when returns are low as they appear to reduce your returns leaving less for...

Options on your RA during Lock Down

Options on your RA during Lock Down

A retirement annuity is an investment for your long term financial future. It is the vehicle which will provide an income for you once you retire. South Africans do not have a safety net to fall into. You are on your own despite the number of years you have paid your...