South Africans are feeling a lot better about their finances – survey
The latest Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor finds a decrease in households dipping into their savings and cashing in their investments early.
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Research reveals black consumers’ attitudes towards investing and financial advice
Inflation-beating returns is the primary objective, with socially responsible investing a low priority.
Consumer optimism wanes as pandemic continues to weigh on incomes
Twenty-six percent of South Africans expect they will invest more or increase their retirement fund contributions over the next three months, while the same percentage say they will invest and contribute less, if […]
Stokvels – Primary means of saving for many South Africans
Ask Afrika is conducting independent research on an ongoing basis to understand the socio-economic impact that the Coronavirus, lockdown and gradual reopening of the economy has on South Africans. The latest results show […]
OM Saving & Investment Monitor – The future does not look too rosy
The 2020 Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor shows that a staggering 58% of South African households are facing high or overwhelming financial stress as the Covid-19 crisis knocks savings and raises debt […]
Changing behaviour – A new savings culture
Investec and Adrian Saville, professor of Economics and Competitive Strategy at the Gordon Institute of Business (GIBS) have joined hands in researching and analysing the major issues regarding savings and investment in SA. […]
Changing behaviour – A new savings culture
Investec and Adrian Saville, professor of Economics and Competitive Strategy at the Gordon Institute of Business (GIBS) have joined hands in researching and analysing the major issues regarding savings and investment in SA. […]
Millennials and saving – Developing a lifestyle for the better
Several studies have shown that when compared to the older generation, millennials (currently aged between 18 and 34) are good savers. But when it comes to long-term investing towards retirement, they are not […]
Millennials and saving – Developing a lifestyle for the better
Several studies have shown that when compared to the older generation, millennials (currently aged between 18 and 34) are good savers. But when it comes to long-term investing towards retirement, they are not […]
Saving for the future adds to general happiness
July has been designated ‘Savings Month’ by the Savings Institute of South Africa. This year the focus is firmly placed on engaging our country’s youth with a theme of “#crazywaystosave.” At the launch […]
Saving for the future adds to general happiness
July has been designated ‘Savings Month’ by the Savings Institute of South Africa. This year the focus is firmly placed on engaging our country’s youth with a theme of “#crazywaystosave.” At the launch […]
South African fintech in 2019 – What can we expect?
According to Wikipedia financial technology, often shortened to FinTech or fintech, is the new technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. It is […]
