Latest articles on Allan Gray

The age-old stokvel moves into the digital era

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 17 Jan 2020

Can the stokvel, the home-grown savings institution tried and tested over the ages, go digital? At least two...

Default regulations will simplify investment options

Article Alf James - 1 Mar 2019

'Independent financial advice is still important'

High fees erode your investments

Article Thalia Holmes - 28 Sep 2018

New middlemen mean today’s investors are paying more fees than previous generations

Government funds helped keep Eskom liquid, committee hears

Article Lameez Omarjee - 27 Apr 2018

The utility's executives updated the standing committee on appropriations on the progress made at Eskom

Investors dive into Murray & Roberts as Germany’s Aton makes takeover bid

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2018

German firm Aton intends to make Murray & Roberts an offer at R15 a share to all the group's shareholders

Index funds rocking in hard places

Article Thalia Holmes - 29 Sep 2017

Common ownership could dampen competitive behaviour – or it could accelerate recovery

How Serge beat Net1’s shareholders

Article Phillip De Wet - 2 Jun 2017

But there is still hope for a precedent that will keep companies honest

For Net1 a big profit is a big problem

Article Phillip De Wet - 30 May 2017

For years Net1 had been criticised about its financial dealings with grant recipients, such as selling them life insurance.

Match your annuity and expiry date

Article Thalia Holmes - 19 May 2017

A living annuity is a popular retirement choice but it has to be carefully managed

World Bank’s IFC, Allan Gray rush to curb fallout of grants debacle

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2017

The two biggest Net1 investors admit to CPS worries, but disagree on scale and severity.

Allan Gray invests in Zimbabwean beer and cellphones

Article Jaco Visser - 26 Jun 2014

Despite Zimbabwe's shrinking economy, Allan Gray is upping its stakes in the Zimbabwean sorghum beer and mobile phone markets.

Beware of being over diversified

Article Maya Fisher French - 6 Sep 2011

For every new investment you take out you incur additional costs. You should rather look to consolidate than spread yourself too thinly.

Who gets your retirement fund benefits when you die?

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Mar 2011

Be aware that retirement annuities, pension, provident and preservation funds differ from other investments.

How to select the right investment

Article Maya Fisher French - 1 Jul 2010

Searching for a good investment vehicle for a monthly debit order.

Allan Gray concerned about market valuations

Article Staff Reporter - 3 May 2010

The South African market is looking risky, says Delphine Govender, portfolio manager at Allan Gray.

vital information

The Mail & Guardian’s essential coverage of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is free to read for everyone.

If you would like to support us, please consider taking out a subscription.

Latest

National

Traditional healers need new spaces

john molebatsi & christina breed & gary ivan stafford - 24 Nov 2020

Proper facilities supported by well-researched cultural principles will go a long way to improving the image and perception of the practice of traditional medicine

National

Limpopo big-game farmer accused of constant harassment

Lucas Ledwaba - 23 Nov 2020

A family’s struggle against alleged intimidation and failure to act by the authorities mirrors the daily challenges farm dwellers face

National

Zondo tightens his grip with criminal complaint against Zuma

Sarah Smit - 23 Nov 2020

The state capture commission’s star witness now faces a criminal complaint and another summons

Press Releases

Special Reports

Land reform still a hot potato

special reports - 24 Nov 2020

The land has got to belong to all the people of South Africa, and many believe that there’s no other mechanism for that except expropriation

Special Reports

UP chemical pathology scientists develop ground-breaking nanobodies for Covid-19 detection and therapy

special reports - 24 Nov 2020

Nanobodies are smaller than conventional antibodies and easier to work with so they are ideal for good cheap sensitive rapid tests for Covid-19

Special Reports

Inclusion as learned experience in higher education

special reports - 23 Nov 2020

Understanding the complexity of intersections between oppressions relating to race and gender is key to any commitment to creating a culture of inclusion and social justice

Special Reports

Local government in crisis: how it can be fixed

special reports - 20 Nov 2020

Local governments are supposed to promote non-racial development, in a decentralised manner, but the reality does not match up

Special Reports

Covid-19 accelerates adoption of technology by the African property sector

special reports - 20 Nov 2020

It’s not the technology itself that is valuable, it’s the opportunities that it creates: this may be the perfect time for reinvention

Special Reports

BE 1 OF 8 LUCKY PEOPLE TO DRIVE OFF WITH R80 000

special reports - 19 Nov 2020

From 23 to 30 November 2020, simply purchase any BMW bearing the number “8” and you could be one of eight lucky people to drive off with R80 000

Special Reports

Introducing Sabinet Judgments

special reports - 18 Nov 2020

A well-rounded view of reported and unreported judgments supplemented by an advanced system to enable users to rapidly find the information they require

Special Reports

The Southern Africa Tuberculosis and Health Systems Support Research and Publication Interventions

special reports - 13 Nov 2020

The project places emphasis on rolling out a standardised package of occupational health services and mining safety standards across four countries