Morningstar Market Commentary for October 2024

Morningstar Market Commentary for October 2024

Market and Economic Summary Global markets produced weak returns in October 2024 as global sentiment soured towards risk assets. Global equity markets initially started the month strongly with some reaching all-time highs. This upward momentum was short-lived, as...

Breaking SA tax residency – navigating the two-pot maze

Breaking SA tax residency – navigating the two-pot maze

Breaking SA tax residency – navigating the two-pot maze Janine Langenhoven: Senior Legal Council Ninety One Do you understand how you can access your retirement fund benefits when ceasing tax residency from South Africa? Here’s how the two-pot retirement system will...

Morningstar Market Commentary for September 2024

Morningstar Market Commentary for September 2024

Market and Economic Summary Global markets delivered strong returns in September, buoyed by a larger-than-expected interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve and Chinese authorities' policy support. This led to a strong risk-on sentiment towards most asset classes...

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