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Row over new securities tax

Article bogdan TagDiv - 5 Apr 2012

Analysts have claimed that billions are at stake and the derivatives market could be destroyed because of the new securities tax touted by government.

Multi-asset ETFs invest in equities, bonds and cash

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Jun 2011

Two new ETF products could woo both the slightly risk-averse retail and institutional investor.

Rand slightly firmer; stocks may open flat

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Mar 2011

The rand firmed slightly against the dollar on Tuesday but was seen lacking momentum to push through key levels in the absence of key data locally.

Investors can diversify with passive investments

Article bogdan TagDiv - 13 Dec 2010

Absa provides an opportunity to invest retirement funds in lower-cost ETFs.

CPI ticks up to 3,4% in October

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Nov 2010

South Africa's targeted consumer inflation quickened slightly to 3,4% year-on-year in October from 3,2% in September, data showed on Wednesday.

The RAFI explained

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Nov 2010

RAFI forms part of a new breed of smart beta products -- and investors are keen to find out more about them.

An investment first for South Africa

Article bogdan TagDiv - 26 Aug 2010

South Africa's first independent exchange-traded funds (ETF) investment platform for financial advisers is set to launch in Gauteng this month.

SA’s manufacturing output plummets

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Feb 2009

Manufacturing output in South Africa plummeted 7,0% year-on-year in December from the previous month's revised 6,4%.

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Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker faces second misconduct complaint

Franny Rabkin - 1 Apr 2020

The Cape Bar Council says his conduct is ‘unbecoming the holding of judicial office’

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The Mogale Centre: A place of hope for young offenders

Athandiwe Saba - 30 Mar 2020

In the last story of her series about children behind bars, Athandiwe Saba speaks to young men who have committed serious crimes and are now living behind the walls of the Mogale Child and Youth Care Centre

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