Investing in a post Covid-19 world

Maarten Ackerman|Published

As the coronavirus sweeps its way around the globe, the trends established in most countries in terms of taming its spread after lockdown appears similar to that ...

OPINION: Crocodile jaws closing around SA’s economy

Maarten Ackerman|Published

Tax revenue is falling, while government expenditure continues to rise, writes Maarten Ackerman.

A to-the-bone honest budget #MTBPS

Maarten Ackerman|Published

It was clear going into this MTBPS that is was going to be much tougher than previous years… Maarten Ackerman breaks it down.

OPINION: All signs point to tough times ahead

Maarten Ackerman|Published

The response to the 2008 global financial crisis set in motion the geopolitical trends that would eventually see the pivot to the populism of Trump.

Headwinds will keep rand under pressure

Maarten Ackerman|Published

Over the past year the rand has experienced many headwinds.