South African Equity Market Amidst Covid-19, Michael Dodd, Head of Equity at Old Mutual Multi-Managers

Muhammad Rayhaan Sooliman, Operations Director at Gift of the Givers, talks to Oliver Dixon of SAFM about the newly launched Old Mutual Gift of the Givers Life Fund. Developed in partnership with Old Mutual Wealth, the fund allows the investor to meet their financial goals, whilst using their investment income for humanitarian relief and development in South Africa, by donating it to Gift of the Givers Foundation. A win-win situation where investors get to secure their future and legacy, whilst doing good to support South African socio-economic development.

Izak Odendaal, Chief Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth, speaks to Bruce Whitfield about some of the lessons that South Africa, our government and the world can learn from the Springboks following their historic win over the All Blacks for a record fourth time and lifting the Webb Ellis trophy back-to-back. Key learnings include having a long-term plan and the right people to implement it; a simple authentic message focused on a few things that people can relate to and unite behind; strong leadership as seen from Siya, Jacques and Rassie; and giving people responsibility, empowering them and holding them accountable to deliver. 

Roland Grabe, Head of Discretionary Fund Management at Old Mutual Wealth, speaks to Simon Brown of Moneyweb about life and living annuities. He says the investment market volatility, especially in bear markets, make it difficult for retirees to live satisfactorily off their investment income. In addition, investment strategy decisions are tricky and require an investor to have a qualified financial planner to guide them through the various options to how they can mitigate risk whilst maximising investment returns.

Izak Odendaal, Chief Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth, speaks to Power FM about South Africa’s economic heritage. He delves into the origin of the South African economic system as well as its anchors such as Anglo American, the transition from apartheid to freedom and the era of growth pre-2008, until issues like loadshedding derailed us. He also explains how to enable inclusive growth and deal with low economic growth, by building infrastructure and providing basic services in areas of need.

Mandy Dix-Peek, Head of Fiduciary at Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth unpacks the recent changes to the Trust Property Control Act and emphasises the importance of independent, professional trusteeship. 

Tasneem Samodien, Research Analyst at Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth talks to Jimmy Moyaha about the resilience of luxury goods companies despite the tough economy.  

Tasneem Samodien, Research Analyst at Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth talks to Simon Brown about the team’s long-term investment case for Amazon, despite the company’s net loss during 2022.

Ian Ferguson, Co-Head at Old Mutual Wealth Cash and Liquidity Solutions, talks to Simon Brown of Moneyweb about the new Cash and Liquidity Solutions offering, an alternative entry point to money market-type funds with same-day liquidity and relatively high yield within a well-regulated CIS environment.

Moneyweb Radio - 5 June 2023

According to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), local investors buying government bonds might not be able to fill the gap left by foreigners dumping government bonds as the economy weakens due to constant power cuts. Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth, shares his insights on this interesting topic.

Listen to this insightful discussion with Luke Martins, Financial Planning Coach at Old Mutual Wealth, on why investing in financial markets is the perfect side hustle to help you grow your wealth.