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The psychology of offshore investing: Understanding and overcoming behavioural biases

An adviser brings an external, objective perspective to the investor’s financial plan

Guy Fletcher, head of client solutions & research at Sanlam Investments, says this is a great time to be an investor

Nine investment elements your parents wished they had

There’s never been a better time to be an investor

Rüdiger Naumann, portfolio manager at Investec Asset Management

Offshore investments should be approached with great responsibility

This type of investing necessitates deep resources, specialist skills and experience

Offshore equities offer pockets of value

This year will go down in history as a year of extreme stock market volatility.

African Union wakes up to illicit financial flows

As several African governments examine the possibility of setting up their own offshore financial centres campaigners are calling for transparency.

Owning your own global shares

How to invest directly in global companies like Apple and Disney.

Investing in currency assets

Moving some of your investment capital offshore is an important step in the portfolio diversification process.

Five reasons to invest offshore

Five reasons to invest offshore

South Africans were late entrants to the local versus offshore investment debate.

A rand turnaround would be dramatic

The rand’s next move is anyone’s guess, but if it weakens, it will be dramatic.

Free to buy offshore property

As from November 8, South Africans can now invest in offshore property in excess of the R4-million-per-year investment allowance.

Offshore savings

Should I bring my offshore retirement fund back to SA?

Creating wealth

Working abroad? Use the opportunity to build up offshore assets.

Is offshore the right investment for you?

Offshore investing is not about the rand, it is about your financial needs and whether an offshore investment will meet those needs.

R8m makes offshore trust viable

R8m makes offshore trust viable

Changes to exchange controls at last make it a cost-effective vehicle for married couples, writes <b>Gareth Stokes</b>.

Are the BRICs worth the risk?

Are the BRICs worth the risk?

Despite an impressive run, some investors are still advising caution, writes <b>Gareth Stokes</b>.

Take advantage of ‘perfect storm’

Take advantage of ‘perfect storm’

Conditions are ideal to put part of your savings overseas and secure real returns, writes <b>Gareth Stokes</b>.

Investing for income abroad

You may struggle to squeeze out a decent income from offshore investments.