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Investing in infrastructure offers pension funds stable long-term returns. 00:02
SA ideally needs to invest around 30% of GDP into infrastructure to grow the economy, but is nowhere near this. Image: Shutterstock
While just about everybody contributing to a pension fund usually gets very concerned whenever changes to the so-called Reg 28 â Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act â are mentioned, some within the industry see the latest set of proposed amendments as a positive development that could have real long-term benefits for the country and pensioners alike.
What are the amendments to the act?
The proposed changes to Reg 28 give the pension fund industry more leeway and the opportunity to increase investment in infrastructure by increasing the proportion of funds (up to 15%) they are allowed to invest in asset classes other than the traditional top three â shares, bonds and property.
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I have more than R5m to invest. How can I double it?
If you want to enjoy higher returns in any investment, you will need to have equity exposure.
By Elke Brink
20 Apr 2021 00:47
I have more than R5 million to invest. Any suggestion or ideas with regards to how to double this? As you know, the return on interest and the banks have dropped. I am currently overseas but will return to South Africa this year.
Dear reader,
There are a few details regarding the fund value I will have to know to be able to advise appropriately, but for the sake of answering, I will address a few principles. Depending on your personal situation the best investment option might be something different.
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Practical things you can do to help your family after your death
The death of a loved one is hard enough without having to deal with the administration of it all.
16 April 2021 16:28
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By now Iâm sure you would have heard how important it is to have an up to date will. It is one of the first things a financial advisor will cover when you do a financial plan.
In case you need a refresher, below are just a few highlights:
Justice.gov.za says the following about how your estate will be distributed should you pass away without a will:
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