Magnus Heystek: Offshore freedom, wealth creation, and why old investment debates are over - BNIC#2

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, Brenthurst Wealth founder and director Magnus Heystek opened the conference with a provocative keynote titled "You've Never Had It So Good." Tracing South Africa's journey from strict exchange controls and clunky trading systems to today's global investment opportunities, Heystek argued that offshore investing has not only built wealth but also granted South Africans the freedom to stay rooted at home while securing their financial futures. He highlighted the massive outperformance of global portfolios versus local funds, the empowerment of technology-driven investing, and the importance of estate planning as wealth moves abroad.

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23 Sep 2025 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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