Morningstar Market Commentary for September 2023

Morningstar Market Commentary for September 2023

Market and Economic Summary Negative market sentiment continued in September, resulting in the first negative quarter of 2023 for most asset classes. The majority of asset classes closed the month in negative territory, largely due to cautious comments from global...

1 In 27 SA Women Affected By Breast Cancer

1 In 27 SA Women Affected By Breast Cancer

1 In 27 SA Women Affected By Breast Cancer Credit: George Herald Article | Contributor Linda Christensen  Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer amongst women in South Africa affecting 1 in 27 women and 23% of all cancers diagnosed. This October, during Breast...

A bear in bull’s clothing? Paying the price for AI in US Tech

A bear in bull’s clothing? Paying the price for AI in US Tech

A bear in bull’s clothing? Paying the price for AI in US Tech By Sean Neethling, Head of Investments, Morningstar Investment Management South Africa Storytelling is a powerful way of engaging with people and connecting ideas. One of the most captivating stories in...

From Johannesburg to Japan: How to resist the magnetism of the magnificent seven |

Tamryn Lamb, Tim Acker and Graeme Forster

How to think about investing in an energy-short and volatile world |

Tamryn Lamb, Duncan Artus and Alec Cutler

FINANCIAL LIFE PLANNING

We provide our clients with holistic, personalised, objective financial life planning by placing their interests above our own and continually striving to exceed their expectations

FINANCIAL PLANNING PROCESS

Our six step process towards achieving your financial and lifestyle goals

PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING

Our comprehensive financial services offering for individuals.

BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLANNING

Robust financial solutions for businesses and business owners

“We provide our clients with holistic, personalised, objective financial planning solutions by placing their interests above our own and continually striving to exceed their expectations.”

WELCOME TO SOUTHWOOD FINANCIAL PLANNING

As independent financial advisors and planners, we provide objective advice by looking across various product providers to find the most appropriate solution for you.

Southwood Financial Planning is one of only a handful of FPI Approved Professional Practices® in South Africa. This accreditation reinforces the fact that Southwood adheres to the highest standards of competency, professionalism and ethical conduct. It validates that the practice follows the six step financial planning process and that client centricity is placed at the heart of the business.

Southwood Financial Planning is an authorised Financial Service Provider. FSP No. 13566

FINANCIAL PLANNING INSTITUTE

The professional association for financial planners in South Africa

MORNINGSTAR

Internationally recognised fund manager research capability

MASTHEAD

Compliance and risk management for independent financial planners

Save

FAIS COMPLIANT - 2023

The seal provides consumers with a quick way to check if they are dealing with an IFA who conforms to regulatory requirements and, in this way, provides a level of assurance.

Save