Assets & Investments

There has been a sharp downturn in the price of bullion and gold equities. What has caused it, and where does it leave the outlook for gold from here? The fall in the gold price on October 21, a drop of 5.5%, was among the ten biggest single-day falls for the metal. Gold equities also suffered a big correction of approximately 9%.

Corporate actions can be described as the small print of owning equities. Many equity investors tend to dismiss them because they seem complex. However, these actions can materially impact a company’s share price. They also provide investors with a window into the company’s strategy and financial health.

Famous Brands is Africa's leading food services franchisor. The company operates restaurants across South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Rest of Africa and the Middle East (AME), and the United Kingdom (UK). Its vertically integrated business model comprises four pillars: Brands, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Retail.

South Africa's renewable energy tax incentives have unlocked significant private investment in the commercial solar sector. One fund manager deployed over R1 billion in less than two years. This milestone demonstrates the tangible impact of targeted fiscal policy.

When a trust suffers a loss through negligence, misconduct or mismanagement, can the beneficiaries take legal action directly against a third party? The answer is nuanced. Recent legal developments, such as the McCann vs McCann case in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, are bringing new clarity to the rights and remedies available to trusts and their beneficiaries.

Long-term investors should not rely only on company results to guide smarter investment decisions. Instead, they should understand the context behind the numbers and the broader market trends that shape performance. Company financial results, often called earnings season, are watched closely by equity investors worldwide.

For much of the last century, investment success depended on foresight. Investors believed they could anticipate market cycles, economic turning points and policy changes to stay ahead. But that paradigm is shifting. Today, markets no longer respond only to fundamentals such as interest rates or corporate earnings. Instead, fast-moving, unpredictable forces now dominate.

When it comes to life insurance, naming your minor child as a beneficiary may seem like the most natural decision. But this well-intentioned move can lead to unintended consequences and even financial risk. Most parents assume that naming their child as a beneficiary guarantees protection of their life assurance benefits. But legally, minors cannot receive policy payouts directly. That’s where things get complicated.

For many high-net-worth South Africans living and working abroad, the call of home is growing stronger. Whether prompted by family ties, lifestyle choices or a renewed focus on local business opportunities, the decision to return is often as emotional as it is practical.

Capitec, South Africa’s largest digital bank, announced another six months of strong growth. Headline earnings rose 26% to R8 billion in the period from March 2025 to August 2025.