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Carrick Wealth: The Best Adviser Firm in South Africa

South African wealth management and investment firm Carrick Wealth has just been announced as the winner in the prestigious International Adviser Best Practice Adviser Awards 2020 as the Best Adviser…

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Building Greatness

At the Carrick Virtual Conference held on 14th January 2021, CEO Craig Featherby and his team outlined the strategy behind Carrick 2.0: The Next Chapter. When Carrick Wealth launched in 2014, it set about changing the face…

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Interest Rates and What They Mean for the Investor

As wealthy African investors are doubtless aware, interest rates on the continent are, in many cases, at near-record lows as governments try to stimulate economies hard hit by the pandemic and its aftermath. We expect…

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The Golden Triangle

The UK property market has another great offering for smart investors – this time it’s a brand-new development in Kent’s number one business location.  Carrick Property, in association with our highly experienced and approved partners and developers, has a new…

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Your Pension Is Not Enough

Too many people believe that their pension fund is sufficient to be financially secure into the future. This, however, is an erroneous assumption. Given longevity due to medical advances, inflation and the volatility of markets, your pension planning is no longer something you can…

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Week in Review: Stocks up, Dollar down on Jobs Report

The U.S. jobs report remained in the spotlight this week, with Friday bringing the closely watched monthly nonfarm payrolls report. The U.S. added 559,000 jobs in May, below consensus forecasts…

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New Investors: Steps to Realise Your Financial Goals

Starting out on your financial journey can be daunting. By breaking it down into simple steps, it becomes easier to understand how to protect your income while building wealth and working towards long-term financial freedom. …

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Active and Passive Funds – Pros and Cons

It’s an age-old debate among investors and investment professionals. Should you opt for active or passive funds, and what are the pros and cons of both?  The great Warren Buffett, philanthropist, business tycoon and…

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Life Cover – Underpinning African Wealth

African economies are some of the fastest growing economies in the world. And with economic growth comes wealth. Today, more than ever, Africa’s wealthy want to ensure their wealth works…

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Week in Review: Inflation Fears Subside

U.S. Federal Reserve officials this week again stressed that the current higher inflation rate wouldn’t last long enough to put pressure on the U.S. economic rebound. The term transitory thus…

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Financial Fitness: The Real Power of a Strong Core

“My strength comes from my abdomen. It’s the centre of gravity and the source of real power.” These words, from martial arts guru Bruce Lee, were recorded for posterity in the 1998 book Bruce Lee: The…

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Habits of High-Net-Worth Individuals

Growing your wealth takes time, commitment and discipline. And while not all wealthy people have the same approach towards money, there are some tried and true habits that high net worth individuals…

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Life – When Your Business Depends on It

When it comes to life insurance, most people associate it with the financial wellbeing of their family. But a good life cover policy is an invaluable tool when it comes to the succession planning of…

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Week in Review: Crypto’s Sell-off

On Wednesday, bitcoin dived 30% to nearly $30,000 at one point, before paring some of those losses. The move lower was driven by mixed signals from Elon Musk and Tesla’s…