Market Update: The Investor Costs of Living with Unending Tariff Uncertainty

Market Update

On so-called Liberation Day last year, investors got a taste of the uncertainty to come from Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff decisions.
In February, the landmark Supreme Court ruling reining in the US President’s tariff powers was initially greeted with excitement. But Trump swiftly announced a global 10% tariff, before upping it to 15%. This highlights the nature of the perma-crisis we are living through: it’s the relentless uncertainty, not the tariffs themselves, that inflicts the most serious damage. Find out what that means for investors.

Your Year-End Tax Checklist: Smart Moves Before 28 February

Retirement Planning, Saving & Investing, tax

“The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that still carries any reward. (John Maynard Keynes) 1. Boost your retirement savings Contributing to a Retirement Annuity (RA) before 28 February can reduce your taxable income and grow your long-term wealth. If you haven’t maximised your annual tax deduction for contributions to retirement funds, this…

How to Make Your Generosity Work Harder for You in 2026

tax

As your financial advisers, we can help you design a giving plan that aligns with your charitable values and your tax strategy. Done right, generosity can deliver two wins at once. Why tax-efficient giving makes so much sense South Africa’s tax system rewards donations to approved Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs). These donations can be deducted…