The Money Expo 2015 Visitor Guide | Page 5

Letter from Ryk Van Niekerk Welcome to the MoneyExpo, Moneyweb’s premier investment event of 2015. The theme of the expo is The Life Cycle of Your Money and will focus on the various phases of an individual’s wealth cycle. Financial needs differ significantly from when individuals enter the employment market and start a family, to when they earn their highest salaries and when they eventually retire. We live in a very volatile financial world and it is imperative to take good investment decisions during these different phases to ensure a comfortable retirement. Hopefully this expo will provide valuable insights. Enjoy. Ryk van Niekerk Managing Editor Letter from Marc Ashton Thank you for taking the opportunity to support 2015 Money Expo. Low levels of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and a general willingness to learn to invest are holding South Africa back. When we set out to establish this event we did it with the intention of demystifying these concepts and letting people know exactly how they can take control of their finances. Whether you are an avid investor or just looking for a starting point, use this opportunity to empower yourself. Ask the questions you have been scared to ask and engage with the industry. Enjoy! Marc Ashton Managing Director