The challenges for SMEs seeking working capital

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Mike Brandon, MD at Merchant West Working Capital Solutions, explains why shifting focus from balance sheets to deal-based financing is crucial to revive growth, inclusion and job creation.

18 Sep 2025 English South Africa Business

How Sharia investing filters for quality and resilience

Maahir Jakoet, portfolio manager of the Old Mutual Global Islamic Equity Fund, explains how Sharia screening, quality investing and disciplined risk management have helped build more resilient portfolios through periods of market volatility.

24 Jul 8 min

Insights into SA’s low growth, inflation pressures and labour market struggles

Why the economy is like a slow car climbing a steep hill – and what could change that: PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask.

20 Jul 8 min

Retirement readiness remains a challenge for most South Africans

FNB Wealth and Investments head of product Samukelo Zwane unpacks the latest Retirement Insights Survey, highlighting low retirement confidence, rising living costs and why many South Africans expect to work for longer.

19 Jul 9 min

The hidden giants of SA’s economy require hands-on assistance

Marlon Davids covers the mid-corporate market at Nedbank Business and Commercial Banking and explains how the speed of technology and the wisdom of human connection provide optimum service to the sector.

17 Jul 10 min

The rising spectre of dread diseases among younger generations

Arno Jansen van Vuuren from Old Mutual stresses that life insurance isn’t just about the death claim payout – there’s the disability benefit if you cannot generate income while you are recovering.

15 Jul 8 min