ESG Trends Shaping the Future of Agriculture
The agriculture industry is experiencing a transformative shift as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations become increasingly integral to its operations. ESG factors are redefining how agricultural businesses operate, invest, and measure success, aligning their goals with broader societal and environmental responsibilities. This article explores the key ESG trends in the agriculture industry, highlighting how […]
Benefits of a multi-manager approach
At 27four Investment Managers, we believe in the concept of not putting all your eggs in one basket. Superior investment performance can be delivered to our clients by focussing on an investment process that identifies sources of return as well as sources of risk of each asset class, to ensure that we build portfolios that […]
Time to join forces for better employee benefits
It is becoming increasingly more important for consultants in the industry to start taking the lead and assist employers with the design of their employee benefits offering to employees. The reality is that it’s not enough for employers to provide a retirement fund only as part of the employee benefits offering. There is a lot […]
Ramadan Edition: Increase your zakaatable wealth through sound investment choices & improve social welfare
Ramadan is once again upon us, and it is an important time for Muslims to reflect on how their finances are managed. It also provides an opportunity to give back to the community and improve the standard of living of the less fortunate by paying your zakah. The importance of paying zakah cannot be underestimated, […]
Top-up your Retirement Annuity and Tax-Free Savings Accounts before 29 February 2024
The tax year end is approaching, and you don’t have much time left to top-up your retirement fund and tax-free savings accounts. This serves as a reminder to top-up before 29 February 2024 to take full advantage of the tax incentives provided by the government. So why should you be topping up these investment products? […]
Reduce your tax liability by investing in your retirement!
The 2024 tax year-end on the 29th of February is nearing, and now would be ideal time to review your retirement funds and take full advantage of the tax incentives provided by government. By topping up your retirement fund, you can reduce your tax liability and improve your nest egg at retirement. There are multiple […]
Take a tax break
Max your returns with zero tax! Open or top-up your tax-free savings account (TFSA) before the start of the new tax year, 29 February 2024. Doing so before the new tax year means you can benefit from tax concessions for the 2023 tax year and still qualify for tax relief on retirement annuities and tax-free […]
Global Diversification – Annual Offshore Allowances Reminder
Successful investors often emphasize the significance of diversifying portfolios across various asset classes, sectors, instruments, geographies, and currencies. Diversification offers a shield for your portfolio during uncertain periods, allowing risk mitigation while capitalising on global opportunities. Establishing a well-balanced, long-term strategy is crucial for wealth creation. Investing offshore provides South Africans exposure to burgeoning industries […]
Agrarius impact update: 78 million kilograms traded, 11.5% return for investors!
Agrarius is an agriculture-focused investment company offering Shari’ah-compliant investment opportunities to investors through its R10 billion asset-backed note programme, the proceeds of which are invested in sustainable and green projects in the agriculture sector value chain. The objective of Agrarius is to transform the global agricultural sector from an extractive economy to a circular economy, […]