“Gold is the universal language understood by all nations.” (George Herbert) Just a few weeks ago, the gold price climbed above $2,500 per ounce for the first time in history. This has once again got South Africans talking about the attractiveness (or otherwise) of gold as an investment. Gold is probably one of the easiest…
The start of a new year brings with it a fresh mindset with which to consider investment prospects for 2018. Over the course of any given year, and in particular such a politically and economically busy one such as 2017, it is easy to lose track of where we are as we filter the deluge…
When it comes to investing, we all like to think of ourselves as rational beings who are controlled by our heads and not our hearts. But even successful investors can let emotions lead the way with harsh consequences on our hard-earned wealth….. You may think that you’re one of the fortunate ones who can switch…
It’s hard to like the tax man, more so the one wearing the capital gains tax cap. Capital gains tax can come as a nasty surprise, but as it’s based on investment gains, it should actually be celebrated! Read on to find out how you can use the capital gains tax rules to your advantage. …
Kanan Wealth’s ongoing commitment to Financial Wellness Phew, November already! As another frantic year draws to a close, we’d like to take a deep breath and share some of the things we’ve been doing at Kanan Wealth to provide our clients – both private and institutional – with the liberating benefit of Financial Wellness. What…
Economics –The science that deals with the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services or the material welfare of humankind. Ubuntu – The act of showing humanity towards others. “A person is person through people”. In this piece I will be focusing on what these two concepts mean when they are fused together to…
We live in a world characterised by increasing tension around immigration, wealth disparity, unemployment and corruption. These tensions have taken functional form in the increasing power of ‘populist’ political parties. A populist politician or political party is one that seeks to highlight the difference between the “have’s” and the “have not’s”, and to use this…
With the current volatility of the financial markets, many of our clients are approaching us with questions about their investments and their planning. As Private Wealth Specialists we are always happy to engage in these kinds of conversations because we want you to feel confident in our investment process and in your plans for the…
Khali Memani, our latest Team Member at Kanan Wealth has been pondering what it means to look good with regards to being financially savvy. If you lookgood by Khaliphile Memani If you look good, you feel good, and if you feel good you become more productive, attentive and confident. 🙂 Basically you become a good…
“During the mid to late 2000’s, South African investors requiring income could invest in the money market and earn an attractive income with little risk to their capital. By late 2008, short-term interest rates peaked at 12%, while inflation was just over 8%, generating substantial real returns. While this ‘income nirvana’ was coming to an…
