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2022
Fedgroup’s app-based impact investing platform helps farmers to see the green shoots
Publication date: 7 March 2022 | Source: Daily Maverick
Is greenwashing pulling the wool over investors’ eyes?
Publication date: 23 February 2022 | Source: FA News
Are investors being duped by greenwashing?
Publication date: 22 February 2022 | Source: MoneyMarketing
Are investors being misled by greenwashing?
Publication date: 1 March 2022 | Source: KZN Industrial News
2021
This app is like the stock exchange market but for farming – here’s how it works
Publication date: 13.12.2021 | Source: Business Insider
Where sustainable farming, cutting edge technology and smart investing converge
Publication date: 6.12.2021 | Source: TechSmart
Investment in lettuce shows positive returns
Publication date: 30.11.2021 | Source: IT Online
Fedgroup Impact Farming yielding positive returns
Publication date: 17.11.2021 | Source: EBnet
2020
Commercial property: a long recovery, but opportunities for some
Publication date: 28.05.2020 | Source: Money Marketing
How pension funds are distributed after a death
Publication date: 29.01.2020 | Source: Money Marketing
The Fedgroup App helps people invest in small-scale farmers, SA wins!
Publication date: 22.01.2020 | Source: Good Things Guy
2019
There are property opportunities for entrepreneurs in a slow economy
Publication date: 22.11.2019 | Source: Press Office
How to structure your portfolio with a mix of tax-free products
Publication date: 06.11.2019 | Source: Money Marketing
Pension fund vs provident fund vs retirement annuities in South Africa
Publication date: 11.10.2019 | Source: Business Tech
Why is Fedgroup purring while the fat cats are sweating?
Publication date: 16.08.2019 | Source: The Small Business Site
Fedgroup rakes in R70mn for their first year of impact investment
Publication date: 21.05.2019 | Source: CNBC Africa
Surprise bumper harvest from farming investment app
Publication date: 15.05.2019 | Source: Eastern Cape Industrial & Business News
Demand for Impact Farming products surprises Fedgroup
Publication date: 14.05.2019 | Source: Money Marketing
Investors could coin it selling renewable power to Eskom - Fedgroup boss
Publication date: 26.04.2019 | Source: Fin24
Sustainable investing doesnt mean waving goodbye to profit
Publication date: 26.04.2019 | Source: Moneyweb
Industry standard to usher in fee transparency
Publication date: 12.04.2019 | Source: Mail & Guardian
Fedgroup pioneers Impact Farming in SA
Publication date: 12.04.2019 | Source: Mail & Guardian
Veil of secrecy to be lifted from retirement savings fees
Publication date: 09.04.2019 | Source: Moneyweb
New rules will expose hidden fees in South Africa
Publication date: 08.04.2019 | Source: Cape Business News
Nuwe raamwerk verskaf meer klaarheid oor verborge finansile fooie
Publication date: 06.04.2019 | Source: Moneyweb
Industry standard to usher in fee transparency
Publication date: 04.04.2019 | Source: Engineering News
The whats and the whys of creating a successful business partnership
Publication date: 26.03.2019 | Source: Entrepreneur Magazine
Making money out of farming, without owning a farm
Publication date: 31.01.2019 | Source: Maya on Money
Your next investment is only a tap away with the Fedgroup Impact Farming App
Publication date: 14.01.2019 | Source: Cape Town Guy
Only 6% of South Africans will retire comfortably
Publication date: 11.01.2019 | Source: iol
Become an Impact Investor through Fedgroups Impact Farming App
Publication date: 11.01.2019 | Source: One Stiletto at a Time
Light industrial property provides a glimmer of hope
Publication date: 10.01.2019 | Source: Property Wheel
Property red tape is holding SA entrepreneurs back
Publication date: 10.01.2019 | Source: Money Marketing
How taking risks - and failing - can lead to business success
Publication date: 10.01.2019 | Source: Entrepreneur Magazine
2018
Fedgroup takes hassle out of Black Friday with Impact Farming offer
Publication date: 22.11.2018 | Source: FA News
The special offer takes the pain out of the Black Friday rush and allows consumers to invest rather than spend money via the Impact Farming initiative.
Outsmart Cash Flow Problems With The Right Financing
Publication date: 10.10.2018 | Source: Entrepreneur Magazine
In recent weeks, you may have spotted an advertisement featuring 1980s TV icon David Hasselhoff advising you to make money hassel free by buying blueberry bushes, beehives and solar panels using an app.
AppsAfrica Awards Finalists Announced
Publication date: 11.10.2018 | Source: Biztech Africa
The final shortlist for the 4th AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards has been announced. The Awards celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa with winners announced in Cape Town on November 12th, 2018.
Here are the 2018 AppsAfrica Innovation Awards finalists
Publication date: 11.10.2018 | Source: Ventureburn
Tech portal and advisory service AppsAfrica.com has announced the finalists of the fourth AppsAfrica Innovation Awards.
Finalist for the 4th AppsAfrica Innovation Awards revealed
Publication date: 11.10.2018 | Source: IT News Africa
The final shortlist for the 4th AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards have been announced
Buy a solar panel, make money
Publication date: 07.10.2018 | Source: News24
In recent weeks, you may have spotted an advertisement featuring 1980s TV icon David Hasselhoff advising you to make money hassel free by buying blueberry bushes, beehives and solar panels using an app.
Innovative app drives impact investing at grassroots level
Publication date: 19.09.2018 | Source: FA News
The global trend of impact investing investments aimed at generating social and environmental impact, along with a financial return has experienced exponential growth over the last decade.
Innovative app drives impact investing at grassroots level
Publication date: 19.09.2018 | Source: Money Marketing
The global trend of impact investing investments aimed at generating social and environmental impact, along with a financial return has experienced exponential growth over the last decade.
Innovative app drives impact investing at grassroots level
Publication date: 19.09.2018 | Source: Cover
The global trend of impact investing investments aimed at generating social and environmental impact, along with a financial return has experienced exponential growth over the last decade.
Fedgroup farming app sees growth
Publication date: 19.09.2018 | Source: Find All News
Grain farming in the Western Cape. Wheat lands near Durbanville. Durbanville is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, part of the greater City of Cape Town metropolitan area.
Innovative app drives impact investing at grassroots level
Publication date: 19.09.2018 | Source: IT News Africa
The global trend of impact investing investments aimed at generating social and environmental impact, along with a financial return has experienced exponential growth over the last decade.
How to start a business in South Africa with R300
Publication date: 28.08.2018 | Source: Business Tech
Financial services provider, FedGroup, says that with the use of technology (namely an app) and startup capital of R300, you can start a sideline business in South Africa.
Kick-starting entrepreneurial dreams from as little as R300
Publication date: 20.08.2018 | Source: FANews
Thanks to the wonders of app technology, a sideline business that takes both little time and money can be created in less than 10 minutes. With startup capital of as little as R300, those with an entrepreneurial spirit can expand their revenue streams and kick-start a side hustle by investing in Fedgroup's Impact Farming.
Kick-starting entrepreneurial dreams from as little as R300
Publication date: 20.08.2018 | Source: Insurance Gateway
Thanks to the wonders of app technology, a sideline business that takes both little time and money can be created in less than 10 minutes. With startup capital of as little as R300, those with an entrepreneurial spirit can expand their revenue streams and kick-start a side hustle by investing in Fedgroup's Impact Farming.
Kick-starting entrepreneurial dreams from as little as R300
Publication date: 20.08.2018 | Source: MoneyMarketing
Thanks to the wonders of app technology, a sideline business that takes both little time and money can be created in less than 10 minutes. With startup capital of as little as R300, those with an entrepreneurial spirit can expand their revenue streams and kick-start a side hustle by investing in Fedgroup's Impact Farming.
Fedgroup invests in Impact Farming trend
Publication date: 08.08.2018 | Source: BizNis Africa
A new generation of socially conscious investors, comprising predominantly millennials, is driving a prolific trend in global investing. They want their money to do good in the world, while still realising a fair return.
Mobile app that allows impact investors to own farming assets
Publication date: 08.08.2018 | Source: IT News Africa
A new generation of socially conscious investors, comprising predominantly millennials, is driving a prolific trend in global investing. They want their money to do good in the world, while still realising a fair return.
Impact investors can now own farming assets
Publication date: 08.08.2018 | Source: IT-Online
A new generation of socially conscious investors, comprising predominantly millennials, is driving a prolific trend in global investing. They want their money to do good in the world, while still realising a fair return.
App invests in fruits of farming labour
Publication date: 3.08.2018 | Source: ITWeb
A new app, called Impact Farming, lets users buy individual bee hives, blueberry bushes or solar panels on commercial farms and earn returns of between 10% and 16%.
Fedgroup pioneers Impact Farming in SA
Publication date: 31.07.2018 | Source: FANews
With projected returns of between 10% and 16%, Impact Farming offers more than just the chance to do good.
Balancing business and investment risks
Publication date: 20.07.2018 | Source: Entrepreneur SA
It is vital that entrepreneurs develop additional revenue streams and create wealth outside of their business to ensure their financial security. Sheldon Friedericksen unpacks the benefits of including Fedgroups Secured Investment offering in a diversified portfolio.
Rent or own? The risks and rewards of commercial property owenership
Publication date: 16.07.2018 | Source: Entrepreneur SA
Heres what you should be thinking about if youve decided its time to invest in your own property, instead of paying off someone elses asset with your monthly rental bill.
The business case for solar adoption
Publication date: 14.07.2018 | Source: IT News Africa
Amidst the backdrop of rapidly escalating electricity prices and the unexpected implementation of load shedding, a number of factors have converged to reframe discussions around the value proposition of commercial rooftop solar energy adoption.
Paying valid claims does not make you special
Publication date: 05.07.2018 | Source: Mail & Guardian
It is concerning to see many providers in the life insurance space are promoting their brand on the back of paying out all valid claims, as if this is a unique selling proposition.
8 steps to refreshing your corporate identity
Publication date: 28.06.2018 | Source: Bizcommunity
Having recently gone through a brand redesign, and having prepared extensively for the process, weve learnt a few good lessons.
How to get sh!t done with a sense of purpose
Publication date: 30.05.2018 | Source: CFO South Africa
Jessica Yellin sat down with FedGroup CEO Grant Field to chat about his business and how he brings Purpose to life.
More than sun in your eyes: Impact Farming solar offering
Publication date: 10.05.2018 | Source: Entrepreneur SA
There are many ways to monetise property investments, but Fedgroups Impact Farming solar offering combines monetising rooftop space with all the social and tax benefits of green energy. Suraj Lallchand unpacks the benefits for business owners and landlords.
The business case for employee benefits
Publication date: 20.04.2018 | Source: The Small Business Site
Fedgroups wins at the PMR.africa Awards indicate that independence, agility, and innovation result in excellence.
Fedgroup's awards achievement shows bigger is not necessarily better
Publication date: 10.04.2018 | Source: Insurance Gateway
Fedgroups wins at the PMR.africa Awards indicate that independence, agility, and innovation result in excellence.
Hype in Bitcoin is putting nest eggs at risk
Publication date: 1.03.2018 | Source: Business Report
Cryptocurrencies have become a status symbol in many social circles, despite warnings from leading economists about the risks associated with these "investments".
2017
Uplifting your workforce and the overlooked aspect of an EB strategy
Publication date: 27.11.2017 | Source: The Small Business Site
Increasingly, the SME sector is recognising that if it wishes to attract and retain staff, employee benefit (EB) offerings need to be made a part of their overall packages.
Navigating estate planning and trusts
Publication date: 14.11.2017 | Source: Cover
As such, financial planners with the standard CFP qualification lack the expertise needed to competently manage every aspect of a clients portfolio in this regard, in much the same way that an estate planner may lack the skills to offer competent financial planning advice.
Investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
Publication date: 3.11.2017 | Source: Business Report
With the boom in cryptocurrency values, investors are clamouring to make returns like those experienced by early adopters. As an example, Ethereum ballooned by 5,000% at one point this year.
Fedgroup acquires controlling stake in Emergent Energy
Publication date: 1.08.2017 | Source: MoneyMarket
Financial services provider FedGroup today announced its acquisition of a controlling stake in Emergent Energy, the largest provider of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) commercial projects in South Africa.
Fedgroup extends investment opportunity following repo cut
Publication date: 1.08.2017 | Source: Risk Africa
Following the South African Reserve Bank's announcement on 20 July 2017, in which the repo rate was reduced by 25 basis points, FedGroup will delay adjusting its fixed rate until 14 August 2017.
Fedgroup extends investment opportunity following repo cut
Publication date: 30.07.2017 | Source: MoneyMarket
Following the South African Reserve Bank's announcement on 20 July 2017, in which the repo rate was reduced by 25 basis points, FedGroup will delay adjusting its fixed rate until 14 August 2017.
Navigating death benefit distribution
Publication date: 11.07.2017 | Source: Cover
The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) will this year host a series of workshops presented by FedGroup that aim to assist in navigating the veritable minefield that is fair, equitable death benefit distribution.
What are the best investments during economic downturn?
Publication date: 04.2017 | Source: CNBC Africa
The current political and economic climate is adversely impacting the performance of conventional investments such as stocks, bonds, cash and currency trading.
2016
Sunk cost: the practice of throwing good money after bad
Publication date: 27.06.2016 | Source: RISKAfrica
Investors, like other humans, are terrified of loss, and should learn to walk away from a bad investment.
Turn a blind eye and shoot yourself in the foot
Publication date: 15.06.2016 | Source: FANews
The insurance industry is currently going through a lot of change. Some of this change is the result of the current regulatory reform that the FSCA is implementing, while the bulk of the remaining changes in the industry follow the trends set by the current Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Fedgroup launches bespoke settlement trust offering
Publication date: 03.06.2016 | Source: Moneymarketing
Fedgroup today announced the launch of an innovative solution that will fundamentally ease the burden of claimants awaiting payments from a road accident or medical malpractice settlement claims.
Group Risk: Bringing the SME into the fold
Publication date: 19.05.2016 | Source: RISKAfrica
SME owners have, historically, shied away from employee benefit schemes. The perception is that they are too costly and complicated for the SME to afford and manage.
Investing in your 20s
Publication date: 22.04.2016 | Source: Fin24
Life in your twenties is generally filled with adventure and a sense of reckless abandon as you've been set free from the shackles of school life and are now paying your own way.
Hat trick for Fedgroup in PMR.africa Awards
Publication date: 15.04.2016 | Source: FAnews
For the third year running, South Africa's leading independent financial services group has been honoured with a sought-after Professional Management Review (PMR).africa award.
Third time the charm
Publication date: 15.04.2016 | Source: Bizcommunity
Having clinched a Bronze Arrow in 2014, followed by a silver award the next year, Fedgroup walked away with a coveted Golden Arrow in the 2016 PMR. africa (Professional Management Review) awards.
Beneficiaries stand to gain from tax breaks
Publication date: 01.04.2016 | Source: RISKAfrica
Following the death of an employee, employers that provided employee benefits under a free-standing, employer-owned death benefit policy are now able to pay those benefits into a beneficiary fund.
2015
The importance of fee interrogation when selecting Beneficiary Fund Providers
Publication date: 30.11.2015 | Source: MoneyMarketing
Beneficiary funds are unique financial instruments that have been established to meet a specific and very important function the care, benefit and upliftment of minors who would otherwise be left destitute following the loss of a primary breadwinner.
How to overcome clients intention-behaviour gap
Publication date: 26.11.2015 | Source: FAnews
There have been a lot of behavioural changes which has led to the current situation many retirees currently find themselves in.