As we navigated the first five months of 2025, the adage 'this too shall pass' has proven true. This timeless wisdom reminds us that market fluctuations, whether bullish or bearish, are temporary. By adopting a values-driven approach, we can maintain a long-term perspective, ignoring short-term volatility.
South Africa’s 2025 budget speech finally landed on 12 March, sparking intense discussions about its implications for the country’s economy, citizens, and businesses. Watch our investment experts share their insights and explain how our investment expertise and solutions can help you best position your investments to grow and protect your wealth.
President Trump’s fondness of imposing and then suspending tariffs has shaken markets and confounded trading partners. For South Africa, the Trump shock was worsened by domestic political uncertainty with disagreements over the 2025 Budget, particularly the proposed VAT hikes.
Technology is transforming the way investors access global markets. Old Mutual Wealth recently rebranded My Wealth Trader to EQT (pronounced equity). This cutting-edge trading platform is set to revolutionise investing by providing South African investors with a seamless opportunity to trade in over 60,000 investment instruments globally.
Old Mutual Multi-Managers recently launched the Retail Hedge Fund of Funds Old Mutual Multi-Managers Diversified RI Hedge Fund of Funds. This new offering aims to make hedge fund investments accessible to retail investors, providing them with the opportunity to benefit from the same robust investment strategies and expertise that have driven the success of their institutional funds.
