Thomas Barff CFP

25/02/2021

A brief update on the budget speech yesterday from Stanlib

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28/01/2018

Jeremy Gardiner reflects on the year ahead, and while 2018 will no doubt have its challenges, we must enjoy this new feeling of hope, relish the lack of anxiety and bask in the glow of a strengthening economy and currency.

31/10/2017

I often get asked about Bitcoin and if it is a viable investment option. Allan Gray unpacks some of the hype and risks associated with Bitcoin.

The total market value of all bitcoins is US$80bn, which is more than the value of Richemont and triple the value of Anglo American. It is the topic on which we currently receive the most questions from clients. In this article, Jacques Plaut discusses how we would apply our valuation techniques to…

19/01/2016

Lets hope 2016 is a better year on the financial front...

Now is the time to implement a watertight strategy for your personal finances if you and your family are going to survive the economic challenges predicted to face South Africa in 2016.

10/12/2015

Another questionable decision from Mr Zuma... why??

Why did President Jacob Zuma fire Nhlanhla Nene as finance minister? He did not say, leaving the matter wide open to speculation.

19/11/2015

What a great product. Parents, if you are looking to give your children a significant financial jump-start in life, this is the perfect gift.

This year, there was a great deal of excitement among retail investors with the launch of tax-free savings accounts in the market. finweek looks at the advantages of one such savings account.

21/09/2015

Corporates are so negative about future growth prospects that they’re sitting with record amounts of cash in the bank, according to Stanlib Asset Management

17/03/2015

Investment Forum, some quality speakers hopefully

06/11/2014

Zapiro... so true, so true

06/11/2014

The importance of drafting a will

Did you know that approximately 86% of South Africans haven't made plans for their death? For some reason setting up our will ...