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Row over new securities tax

Article Staff Reporter - 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 Staff Reporter - 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 Staff Reporter - 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 Staff Reporter - 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 Staff Reporter - 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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