Covid-19 shows that investing cannot be considered a luxury

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In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re looking at how savings and investment have been impacted by Covid-19 for ordinary South Africans.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mike Estment, chairman at NFB Private Wealth Management to talk about the issues.

The discussion explores the savings and investment trends that have been created by the Covid-19 barriers to investment, investing for the long term, interest rates, the importance of savings to the economy, some pointers to help guide someone looking to grow their money, and the importance of seeking professional financial advice.
29 Jun 2020 English South Africa Business News · News

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