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A NEW DAWN FOR SA INC.?

As the dust settles on South Africa’s national elections, we can all heave a sigh of relief. With the formation of a clunky Government of National Unity that excludes the two most radical parties, South Africa has again walked back from the abyss. Markets nervously cheered the result. However, long-term macro prospects remain precarious. With an unsustainable debt path, South Africa urgently needs economic growth. In this webinar portfolio managers Nick Balkin and Wim Murray, in conversation with Linda Eedes, reflect on the implications of the election results, scenarios that may eventuate and discuss the economic growth that the GNU coalition needs to deliver now and over the long term. And in doing so, debate the opportunities and risks that prevail in the SA equity environment.

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NHI Bill Signed — What's Next For Private Healthcare?

President Ramaphosa hurriedly signed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) bill into law days before the end of his term. Foord’s healthcare analyst Dhersan Chetty unpacks the implications of the NHI, given the widespread worries about its implementation and the feared death knell of the private healthcare industry.

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Teaching Children About Money Is About Fostering The Right Mindset

The importance of teaching children about money cannot be overstated. Financial education is not just about understanding rands and cents; it is about fostering a mindset that values saving, budgeting, and responsible spending. By introducing these concepts early, we can lay the groundwork for children to develop healthy financial habits that will serve them well throughout their lives.

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Byron Jackson-Miller

Equity Analyst

Byron Jackson-Miller

B Bus Sci (Finance with Accounting) (Hons), PGDA, CA (SA), CFA

I am fortunate to be part of a team that gives me the opportunity to explore the remarkable world of investing. Foord’s ability to protect capital and deliver consistent performance has created wealth for our investors that demonstrates the power of patient compounding – something I look forward to contributing to. In a chaotic world, human behaviour often creates opportunities for us to buy great businesses for less than they are worth. Foord’s culture imparts the right mix of drive, humility and commitment to our investors for us to get this right more often than not.