Asset management sounds complex and expensive, but today anyone can invest if they have the right advice.
South Africa is a good place for more investment in the gas market, says the National Energy Regulator of South Africa.
Actuarial scientists could lead the world’s economies down a catastrophic path if they ignore future resource constraints, driven by climate change.
Opportunities for business in Africa are mounting as its middle class has become the fastest-growing in the world.
Reform is needed to simplify products for which the returns are barely worth the investment, writes Maya Fisher-French.
The continent is giving ’emerging Asia’ a run for its money, despite often negative perceptions of having unstable investing conditions.
Africa is set to be the world’s next investment destination thanks to reforms sweeping the continent, says ex-Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo.
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/ 16 February 2011
Sanlam’s new empowerment fund scheme is for previously disadvantaged South Africans only.
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/ 14 December 2010
If home renovation is part of your pre-retirement planning, proceed with caution.
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/ 7 December 2010
What are the advantages of paying off your bond over buying a new car?
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/ 19 November 2010
Estienne de Klerk, chairperson of PLSA sub-committee for Reit and executive director of Growthpoint Properties, explains what Reits are.
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/ 22 October 2010
Risk aversion has become quite common among investors.
What are the most tax-efficient ways of investing my earnings?
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/ 24 February 2009
‘Watertight’ investments in diamond mines and real estate spring a major leak.
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/ 17 February 2009
Germany plans to open on Tuesday an information office for German businesses operating in Iraq, with centres in Baghdad and Erbil.
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/ 16 January 2009
The global economic crisis is stifling investment into Africa and will put heavy strain on the region, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said on Friday.
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/ 13 November 2008
With the drop in life expectancy, focus will need to shift from retirement policies to social grants for survival and other needs.
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/ 30 October 2008
Banking Crisis: Maya Fisher-French looks at how the global meltdown affects your pocket.
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/ 21 October 2008
Investors should not do anything extreme and lose sight of long-term goals, says Michael King, Africa director of Franklin Templeton Investments.
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/ 14 October 2008
INVESTMENTS: You need to understand the costs involved in moving investments, writes Maya Fisher-French.
Global events in the past few weeks have proved that no one has a crystal ball.
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/ 30 September 2008
A joint venture illustrates how BEE partnerships can be implemented successfully, writes Maya Fisher-French.
The time has come for people to stop buying monthly bus and train tickets and rather put their money in gold.
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/ 29 September 2008
Jan Mahlangu, retirement funds coordinator for Cosatu, speaks to us about the Financial Sector Charter.
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/ 29 September 2008
The Financial Sector Charter is turning banks into developers, writes Maya Fisher-French.
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/ 10 September 2008
Unlike other hobbies, collecting art can create a long-term asset base of great value.
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/ 7 September 2008
Maya Fisher-French gives a run-down of the best ways to stash your cash.
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/ 4 September 2008
Taking too conservative an investment approach can reduce your nest egg.
Despite South African retail investors having withdrawn R3-billion from offshore funds in the last quarter, fund managers recommend offshore markets.
Surprisingly, there are striking similarities between successful fund managers and professional poker players.