Quarterly Report End August 2018

Rudderless?                                                        August 2018 In the last three months, from end May to end August 2018, our country seems to have been rather like a rudderless ship – turning on itself instead of powering away to a brighter destination over the horizo
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Quarterly Report – May 2018

Time to Keep a Cool Head Most investors have been disappointed with returns over the past three years which is completely understandable considering that the average SA Multi-Asset High Equity Fund posted a 3.4% return per annum over the three years ended March 2018. This is well belo
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Quarterly Report – End February 2018

A turbulent quarter ending Feb 2018 The last three months from end November 2017 to end February 2018 have been “eventful” to put it mildly both on the political and economic fronts. The build up to the National Conference of the ANC in December was stressful following a spate of poli
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Quarterly Report – End November 2017

Fond farewell … At the end of October this year we wished Candice Van Dongen safe travels as she and her husband departed for Australia to start a new chapter in their lives. We, staff and clients alike, will miss Candice but wish her every success for the future. The Big Talking Poin
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Quarterly Report – Ending August 2017

“Looking back … time for a little nostalgia” All too often our minds seem trapped in the present, locally in Zupta-Gate, overseas in the “hairstyle kings” of Trump and Kim Jong-un, etc. – so we thought it was time to distract ourselves by looking over our shoulders and recalling some
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Quarterly Report – Ending May 2017

“Don’t Worry About a Thing!” Most of us crave certainty – we continuously search the news [both local and offshore] to obtain some sort of direction. Google becomes our trusted friend and we tend to latch onto the opinions of anyone who may appear to be in the know. Over the past year
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Quarterly Report – Ending Nov. 2016

Closing Time… It is hard to believe it’s already that time of year again! Finlaw will be closed from 12h00pm on Thursday the 22nd of December and will re-open on Tuesday the 3rd of January 2017. It has been a year filled with lots of market news, surprises and volatility. It certainly
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Quarterly Report – End August 2016

“Oh, when will they ever learn?” The abuse of organs of State continues unabated after the ANC’s National Executive Committee [NEC] exonerated our President from blame for the significant loss of support that party suffered in the local government elections held this past month. I am
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Quarterly Newsletter – End May 2016

Exciting News!!! Stacey was married in the Midlands on the 14th of May 2016 to Chad Barron. We wish Mr and Mrs Barron all the best on their new and exciting journey ahead! We have also been busy revamping our new website – we will be sure to share it with you as soon as it is ready. F
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Quarterly Report – Ending February 2016

Finlaw Celebrations in 2016: To break the spell of “Doom and Gloom” that has recently pervaded our beloved country, we are delighted to bring you, our valued clients, some bright and refreshing GOOD news early in 2016. We are particularly pleased to announce that the average age of ou
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