GTC’s Investment Analytics team comments on Brexit
Our GTC Investment Analytics team has provided the information below on recent developments related to ‘Brexit’, to assist you to gain an understanding on the relevant information and its potential impact. What is Brexit? Brexit is a term used to describe Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU). The EU is a legal community of 28 member countries that was initially established in the interests of promoting trade, but later increased its authority to areas such as the environment, human rights, immigration and education amongst others. The increased scope of its authority and bureaucracy are contributors to growing dissatisfaction with the EU amongst Europeans. What happened? On Thursday 23 June 2016, Britain effectively voted to leave the European Union by a margin of 51.9% to 48.1%. The result was confirmed early on Friday morning. While the decision is certain, there... Read More
GTC in the news – read all about it
An article on our 2016 Medical Aid Survey featured in the Personal Finance sections of The Saturday Star, The Pretoria News, Independent on Saturday, and The Weekend Argus. The article It’s tricky deciding on medical cover also featured online in the Personal Finance column in the Business Report.
GTC on TV – 2016 Medical Aid Survey
Watch Jill Larkan, the Head of Healthcare Consulting, during an interview on the 2016 Medical Aid Survey by Siki Mgabadeli, on ENCA’s ‘The Moneyline Show’ (DSTV channel 403) on Monday 6 June. Download the video clip here
GTC’s 2016 Medical Aid Survey launched
The sixth annual research survey by GTC Healthcare Consulting provides analysis and ranking of different medical aid plans, according to the various options offered and available by South Africa’s 23 open medical aid providers. Click here to download the pdf version of the 2016 survey. For any queries, please contact Jillian Larkan on (021) 412 1062 or jlarkan@gtc.co.za.
JSO and aspiring young soloists perform musical magic at 128th Young Artists’ Concerto Festival
Continued endorsement of the JSO by key sponsors GTC ensures ongoing opportunities for young musicians. The Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra (JSO) celebrated its 128th Young Artists’ Concerto Festival yesterday – on Sunday afternoon – as nine young soloists performed alongside the 40-person orchestra at the Linder Auditorium. The performance also featured the JSO’s first ever tuba concerto performance by Deán Cromhout this afternoon. GTC’s sponsorship of the JSO facilitates its ongoing commitment to developing musical talent in South Africa. Nine young soloists performed in this concerto festival. They displayed remarkable talent and boasted significant musical achievements as part of their accolades. The festival also featured the following young artists and instruments: pianists Landi Schaap & Beate Boshoff, flautist Georgia Burnett, bassoonist Zinhle Mfaba, So Jung La on clarinet, violinists Andrew Gilbert & Natali Schutte. “We are excited to have so many different... Read More
JSO celebrates young soloists at Junior Concerto Festival Performance
Proud sponsors GTC commit to continued sponsorship of musical talent Sunday 7 June, Linder Auditorium, Johannesburg The Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra (JSO) celebrated its 127th Young Artists’ Junior Concerto Festival this afternoon as nine young soloists performed alongside the 40-person orchestra at the Linder Auditorium. In the JSO’s ongoing commitment to developing musical talent in South Africa the nine young soloists that performed were all under the age of 14 years. Of the nine young soloists who performed with the JSO, key performances were: 13-year old Roxanne van Oudtshoorn playing Zigeunerweisen by Sarasate; 11-year old Leo Huan playing Kabalevsky’s Piano Concerto; Fantastic Baroque music by 11 year old violinist Pendo Masote; and 12-year old violinist Linique Lawrence playing Kabalevsky. The youngest performer was the 7 year old pianist Nika Meiring “We are delighted to welcome such young aspiring musical talent to... Read More
JSO conducts itself in noteworthy manner
For a long time the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra has been this city’s lesser-known orchestra, but that’s a thing of the past. They have just celebrated their 80th concert, in collaboration with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. We all know that Confucius was spot-on when he declared that “music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” Pop icon Bono went further by saying: “Music can change the world, because it can change people.” The JSO was, since its inception in 1934, an amateur orchestra, led by their first conductor, Austrian-born Joseph Trauneck. Trauneck had studied composition under the legendary Arnold Schoenberg, and received tuition in conducting from Alexander Zemlinsky in Prague. He’d arrived in South Africa in 1934 after Hitler’s anti-Semitic laws had driven him out of Germany. Following the end of the Trauneck era in 1955, ten... Read More
JSO celebrates 80th birthday
JSO celebrates 80th birthday with Festival Concerto performance Proud sponsors GTC unveil new brand identity at the auspicious event The Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra (JSO) celebrated its 80th Birthday as the 33-person orchestra performed alongside the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra at the Linder Auditorium this afternoon. In the JSO’s ongoing commitment to developing musical talent in South Africa eight young soloists performed classic concertos with the JSO. In addition, the JSO performed with the Wits trio at the celebration. The trio includes Zanta Hofmeyr and Malcolm Nay both of whom played with the JSO when they were young soloists themselves. “We are proud and very excited to celebrate the 80th birthday of the JSO. For 80 years we have touched and changed lives through music,” says Gerard de Villiers, Chairman of the JSO. “The JSO has been instrumental in the development of over... Read More
GTC’s sponsorship of JSO – A sound platform to foster musical talent
November 2014 GTC, one of the country’s leading financial advisory businesses, is the main partner and sponsor of the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra primarily because the group is strongly committed to fostering the musical talent of present and future generations. The JSO is one of the oldest orchestras in South Africa, with its first concert held 80 years ago in the Wanderers Hall in Johannesburg on 30 September 1934 under the baton of Viennese born conductor, Joseph Trauneck. “Sponsoring the JSO is a sound platform for our business,” says Gary Mockler, Group CEO at GTC. “Supporting the arts in general and the JSO in particular, is the right thing to do. GTC easily identifies with the importance of this social responsibility, particularly when youngsters are involved and are empowered to be in a position to improve themselves and the orchestra overall.”... Read More
GTC unveils new brand
The new brand unites the groups various divisions and companies with one consolidated look and feel, while continuing to recognise GTCs 23 year heritage and historical milestones. The JSO celebrated its 80th Birthday as the 33-person orchestra performed alongside the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra at the Linder Auditorium this afternoon. In the JSOs ongoing commitment to developing musical talent in South Africa, eight young soloists performed classic concertos with the JSO. In addition, the JSO performed with the Wits trio at the celebration. The trio includes Zanta Hofmeyr and Malcolm Nay both of whom played with the JSO when they were young soloists themselves. “As proud sponsors of the JSO, GTC is privileged to share in the orchestras 80th birthday celebrations today, while we simultaneously reveal our own distinct identity. We specifically chose to share our launch with the JSO, because... Read More
