Trust is Cardinal

THE OIL IN YOUR BUSINESS ENGINE By Andró Griessel 6/12/2025 Think for a moment about the people you would trust with your life. The names that come to mind are likely family members or one or two close friends who have been with you through deep waters and probably a fair amount of mischief. The […]

ChatGPT Is Not the Solution You Hope It Is

Guidelines to Steer Your Interaction By Cassie Carstens 1/11/2025 At a recent Ninety One conference, much attention was given to the astronomical progress of artificial intelligence (AI). Several talks were presented, along with real examples demonstrating the staggering capabilities these applications already possess. The advancements are exciting, but one must question what these tools might […]

Make Sure You Ask the Right Questions

CRYPTIC ADVICE DOESN’T GIVE THE FULL PICTURE By Andró Griessel 4 October 2025 Walking is cheaper than cycling, cycling is cheaper than driving, and driving is cheaper than flying. If the cost of your journey is the most important factor, it’s logical to go on foot. But if speed or distance matters more, you’ll need […]

The paradox of choice

Be careful to invest more offshore just because you can By Andró Griessel 30/9/2023 Early in 2022, the permissible percentage for pension funds and retirement annuities to invest offshore was increased from 30% to 45%. This change to Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act was welcomed by most people in the retirement industry, but […]