by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Dec 16, 2014 | Features, Uncategorized
As the end of the year draws to a close, it is good to reflect on the past year and dream about the next one. We are so busy during the year that reviewing our goals or planning does not seem to happen. Someone recently told me that he is only going on leave once his...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Dec 3, 2014 | Features, Uncategorized
It’s helpful to look at what we can expect economically from 2015. It helps give us perspective as to what we can expect from this coming year. I recently heard both Ashburton and Allan Gray’s views on the markets and will share some of them in this post. Ashburton...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Nov 19, 2014 | Features, Uncategorized
Below please find Ashburton’s view on the local and offshore markets. It is always helpful to get an overview of the markets. Market overview, asset category assessment and asset class return expectations – October 2014 Global equity markets came under pressure over...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Nov 12, 2014 | Features, Uncategorized
It’s that time of the year again when it all gets a bit crazy! It’s the school shows and prize givings, office parties as well as the start of Christmas planning. The shops have been fully stocked with Christmas decorations since September, and we might...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Oct 28, 2014 | Features, Uncategorized
Today I have included a brief summary I received from Allan Gray, with regards to the impact of the delay in the proposed retirement reform changes that were due to come into effect on 1 March 2015. Implementation has been delayed to 1 March 2016. What has been...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Oct 21, 2014 | Features, Uncategorized
Today I have included an extract from Pieter Koekemoer’s view on the financial markets. I enjoy reading his view on the market and I am sure you will too. Notes from my Inbox by Pieter Koekemoer Imagine how much harder physics would be if electrons had feelings.−...