October 16, 2023

Gary Mockler Group Chief Executive Officer _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ If Elon can do it, so can we… Reading some of my recent quarterly editorials from past Trendline’s, I reflect on a recurring theme of reporting on legislative changes and how this will or should influence our investment perspectives. Reading through these articles (all in one session), also highlighted my consistent theme of concern, caution, and opposition to some of these changes.   Whilst it has probably been the responsible thing to do – showing our clients who aren’t (or shouldn’t be) legal or technical experts, a perspective of how these tax and retirement fund laws will shape financial savings – I do think I’ve fallen into the same trap that so many South African thought-leaders, commentators and journalists have. I have bemoaned the changes, by-and-large.  For instance, I’ve noted how the Two-pot... Read More