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Money Matters January 2026 Welcome to our first newsletter of 2026. 2025 proved to be a stellar year for global equities, despite significant geopolitical tensions and tariff-related headwinds earlier in the year. The rand strengthened to a three-year high, and...

Money Matters October 2025 Planning Beyond the Present South Africa has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, marking the start of a renewed chapter for us all. This progress enhances confidence in South Africa’s financial...

Money Matters July 2025 We live in an age of relentless information, headlines, opinions, and predictions, often conflicting and rarely clear. For discerning investors and trustees alike, the challenge isn’t staying informed; it’s cutting through the noise to focus on...

Money Matters April 2025 Lisa and I were fortunate to attend the recent BizNews Conference in Hermanus—an intense, thought-provoking few days that left us both challenged and inspired. From Helen Zille’s stark analysis of South Africa’s place in a shifting global...

Money Matters January 2025 Welcome to our first newsletter of 2025. As the world navigates major global shifts, such as the return of Donald Trump to the White House, many are questioning: is this the beginning of a brighter era or the onset of turbulent times? South...

Money Matters November 2024 This has been a great quarter with much to celebrate—from the Rugby Championship win and recent cricket successes to the welcome pause in load shedding. Adding to this, recent interest rate cuts have fueled strong market performance,...

Money Matters August 2024 The mood is definitely lighter. After a controversial kick-off from France's Olympic opening ceremony, we're eager to see the best teams and athletes rise to the occasion as we witness this global celebration of talent and dedication. South...

Money MattersIssue 51 April 2024 As political parties (like chameleons) deftly adjust their strategies to match the shifting tides, Stone Wealth Management remains steadfast in our unwavering commitment to advising clients to stay the course with their investment...

Money Matters January 2024 As we gear up for the eventful year ahead, the atmosphere is tense with anticipation and uncertainty. South Africa is on the brink of its most pivotal election since 1994, while the United States is set for a familiar face-off between Biden...

Money MattersIssue 49 Oct 2023 Please ignore the previous newsletter. We note that there was a glitch with the links to the full articles. This has been corrected below. Amidst the deluge of headlines, spanning from war-torn regions like Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Gaza...