MARKET WATCH- AUGUST 2023

At Parity Wealth Managers, our commitment has always been to ensure that you and your family are protected, not only today, but for generations to come. With that in mind, we are proud to announce our our new division within the Parity Group of Companies – Mi Family Office-  a boutique family office and fiduciary

Rethinking Bonds: Friend, Foe, or Just Misunderstood? During my first year as an articled clerk, nearly 40 years ago, I remember my supervisor (Hugo “Chavez”) came to me visibly frustrated. He had invested in bonds expecting that rising interest rates would work in his favour, only to watch the value of his holdings fall. It

Global Perspectives The first quarter of 2026 proved to be a volatile and eventful period for global financial markets, dominated by a sharp escalation in geopolitical tensions and a significant energy shock. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following conflict in the Middle East triggered the largest disruption in global oil supply on record,

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered South Africa’s 2026 Budget on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. After several years of limited tax relief, this year’s Budget introduces several inflation-linked adjustments that should provide welcome support to individual taxpayers and ease certain pressures on small businesses. While public debt remains elevated (gross loan debt is projected to peak

For those expecting insights about sugar-coated chocolate, apologies for the disappointment. In financial advisory circles, we call those colourful asset class performance tables “smartie boxes.” Here’s the latest from Investec using Morningstar data, showing 18 years of SA rand performance to 2025. I’ve spent many long afternoons trying to see patterns in these tables, but