Trump tariffs and political instability fuel rand volatility

‘Treasury has indicated that there will be consistency and certainty around how retail hedge funds are taxed in line with traditional unit trusts, which … talks well to the motif of saving in South Africa’ – Hayden Reinders, Prescient Fund Services.

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital unpacks the market reaction to Donald Trump’s overnight speech. Hayden Reinders from Prescient Fund Services looks at who is actually investing in hedge funds, while Saad Sheikh from Enko Capital tackles the debate over whether private capital really belongs in a single asset class.

Dehan Scherman from National Debt Advisors has sound advice on navigating the payday poverty cycle experienced by so many South Africans.

Zimele Mbanjwa from FNB Wealth and Investments unpacks Remgro’s move to press ahead with the restructuring of its Mediclinic interests. Master Drilling CFO Andre van Deventer talks us through the group’s record revenue, while Dehan Scherman of National Debt Advisors looks at why more than 60% of consumers are running…

James Hodge from the Competition Commission highlights the crucial role of consumers and businesses in reporting suspicious price hikes, especially in sectors like fuel, fertiliser and transport.