The New Two-Pot Retirement System Explained
On the 1st of September 2024, the new two-pot retirement system will officially come into effect. Here's how it works and what you need to know about it.
Sebastian Patel
Sebastian is an investment actuary with almost 20 years of financial services experience. Outside of Franc he likes sports, traveling and trying out new wines (as long as they're Shiraz!).
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The Ultimate Guide to Dividends
In this blog post we break down the concept of dividends with a no-jargon approach: what they are, how to tap into them, and how they work.
4 Best Long Term Investment Strategies for Beginners
Explore simple yet effective investment strategies designed for beginners to help you secure your financial future according to your goals and comfort level with risk.
What’s a good investment return?
We talk about investment returns – how your money grows through investing – and how to compare returns to find the best investment option for you and your goal.
Introducing the Franc Offshore Equity Fund: the Sygnia Itrix S&P 500 ETF
We're excited to announce the launch of a new fund on the Franc app: the Sygnia Itrix S&P 500 ETF. Find out all about this fund and how you can access it.
Should South Africans be Investing Offshore?
Should you be investing offshore to protect your assets against the weakening rand and lagging South African economy? We explain exactly what investing offshore is, and then go into whether this type of investing is for you.
Are Your Parents Prepared for Retirement?
Less than 10% of South Africans can retire comfortably. If your parents aren't prepared for retirement, not only will you be left worrying about them, but you might become part of the sandwich generation needing to support them. Let’s chat about how you can approach this conversation.
Your Guide to Investment Fees
While the investment fee percentages often seem small, they can have a big impact on your investment growth over time. In this blog post, we unpack what they mean and where they apply.
Why You Shouldn’t Withdraw From Your Long-Term Investments
They say your investment is like a bar of soap – the more you handle it, the smaller it gets. If you're tempted to dip into your long-term investments this festive season, give this blog post a read first.