by cfm_admin | Jun 5, 2018 | Economy
All aspects of land reform are complex and emotive. Peoples’ ties to land throughout history and across geographies are closely linked to their own cultural identity and economic position, and are often fraught with periods of upheaval. In South Africa, this is...
by cfm_admin | Apr 20, 2018 | Finances
7 Reasons why insuring your monthly income is down-right obvious At FMI, we believe that life insurance benefits should protect your income against all risks that life may throw at you. Whether it be a temporary or long-term Disability, Critical Illness or...
by cfm_admin | Apr 20, 2018 | Finances
Is the return of volatility a return to normal? During the whole of 2017 the S&P 500 had just eight daily movements of more than 1%. This was an extraordinary period of low volatility in a year in which the index recorded 12 consecutive positive months. So...
by cfm_admin | Feb 26, 2018 | Finances
Research shows that approximately 68% of South African households do not have a financial plan, and 10% don’t have a budget. We all know that it’s not always easy to plan for the life you want and still manage to live in the moment and enjoy all of life’s little...
by cfm_admin | Feb 26, 2018 | Finances
Recently I took a few days off to visit Hermanus and with the Whale Festival that’s just passed, this little town was bursting at the seams. Visitors range from toddlers to graceful retirees, all of whom enjoy the festival equally. It’s in exactly these different age...
