Fedgroup General Manager Michael Field on the biggest challenges facing South African investors

What's Next with Aki Anastasiou

In this What’s Next in Finance with Aki Anastasiou interview, Fedgroup’s Michael Field unpacks the biggest challenges facing local investors. Field is the General Manager for Investments at Fedgroup and has worked for the company since 2011. Before working at Fedgroup, he gained experience working for Murray and Roberts, and MegChem Engineering and Drafting Services. Field begins the interview by discussing which factors investors must prioritise to mitigate risk when investing in volatile markets. He then outlines which investment types deliver the best long-term value and stability. Field also explains how diversification helps build a resilient portfolio, and how financial advisors can help their clients navigate market volatility. He concludes the interview by outlining the key factors FSPs must consider when developing investment offerings that provide stability and long-term growth