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Investments

Financial consumers back hedge funds for better risk-adjusted returns, downside protection
Partner Content
/ 22 March 2024

Financial consumers back hedge funds for better risk-adjusted returns, downside protection

The SA hedge funds industry is gaining popularity among a broader range of consumers due to increased regulatory oversight

By Gareth Stokes
Eskom blames high emission levels on ‘late investments’
The Green Guardian
/ 13 January 2024

Eskom blames high emission levels on ‘late investments’

However, the utility says has put measures in place to deal with the problem

By Mandisa Nyathi
Choppy waters in global markets highlight the importance of prudent financial management
Opinion
/ 1 August 2022

Choppy waters in global markets highlight the importance of prudent financial management

To survive one needs a diversified portfolio with a balance between domestic and international investments and financial planning that takes a long-term view.

By Craig Featherby
OUTvest ‘fires shots’ at the industry
Article
/ 24 January 2020

OUTvest ‘fires shots’ at the industry

New offering has all the retirement annuity features, but charges rock-bottom fees

By Thando Maeko
Invest in crypto and watch your money grow
Article
/ 2 December 2019

Invest in crypto and watch your money grow

Revix allows people to invest in crypto like Warren Buffett wants you to invest in stocks

By Advertorial Supplement
​Three financial habits of wealthy millennials that set them apart from their peers
Article
/ 26 November 2019

​Three financial habits of wealthy millennials that set them apart from their peers

Wealthy millennials are investing heavily in big tech companies

By Sponsored Feature
Southern Africa Trust rebrands as it seeks to deepen its impact
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Southern Africa Trust rebrands as it seeks to deepen its impact

The Trust is helping corporates to put their money in the right places to ensure that SADC communities are truly empowered

By Advertorial
​There’s never been a better time to invest in a better world
Article
/ 16 October 2019

​There’s never been a better time to invest in a better world

‘Our expertise and our balance sheet allow us to think in new ways’

By Nersan Naidoo
Richards Bay gearing up for investment opportunities
Article
/ 26 July 2019

Richards Bay gearing up for investment opportunities

Studies are being undertaken for importing liquid natural gas

By Advertorial Supplement
South African Special Economic Zones Programme
Article
/ 26 July 2019

South African Special Economic Zones Programme

South Africa has 10 Special Economic Zones located in seven provinces

By Advertorial Supplement
High fees erode your investments
Article
/ 28 September 2018

High fees erode your investments

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

By Thalia Holmes
Motsepe: Give corporates a tax ‘break’
Article
/ 29 July 2018

Motsepe: Give corporates a tax ‘break’

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe says government should go a step further to lure investors to the country

By Staff Reporter
A roadmap to premium electric mobility
Article
/ 27 July 2018

A roadmap to premium electric mobility

South Africa needs to create market access and deliver on an operating environment which makes for good business

By Staff Reporter
Kganyago: Too soon to tell if SA economy is in the clear
Article
/ 10 May 2018

Kganyago: Too soon to tell if SA economy is in the clear

​Even though South Africa has got off to a positive start this year, it is too early to tell that the country is on a new growth trajectory

By Lameez Omarjee
High cost of get-rich-quick scams
Article
/ 7 July 2017

High cost of get-rich-quick scams

South Africans are often swindled out of their savings by slick con artists. People need to ask questions and be wary of tempting offers

By Thalia Holmes
Stokvels move with the times
Article
/ 6 January 2017

Stokvels move with the times

Social capital is one of the driving factors behind the success of these groups

By Thalia Holmes
Investors most bullish on South Africa since 2010 as flows surge
Article
/ 13 April 2016

Investors most bullish on South Africa since 2010 as flows surge

South Africa has regained its position as the largest stock market in Africa and the Middle East.

By Staff Reporter
‘Business unionism’ the cause of Cosatu’s factional battles
Article
/ 9 July 2015

‘Business unionism’ the cause of Cosatu’s factional battles

Cosatu’s ally, the South African Communist Party, blames Cosatu’s debilitating divisions on their extensive inverstment portfolio.

By Matuma Letsoala, Qaanitah Hunter and Mmanaledi Mataboge
Cash makes a comeback as local stocks lose their shine
Article
/ 2 July 2015

Cash makes a comeback as local stocks lose their shine

Investors have been putting their money into cash-like securities to avoid losses.

By Staff Reporter
Rich families offer ‘patient capital’ to African companies
Article
/ 10 May 2013

Rich families offer ‘patient capital’ to African companies

One Thousand & One Voices (1K1V) investment movement has been launched ahead of the World Economic Forum on Africa.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 9 November 2011

Are guaranteed funds meant for 30-year-olds?

Smooth bonus guarantee funds are probably not the right choice if you understand equity markets.

By Maya Fisher French
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Article
/ 2 August 2011

Stats reveal increased investor appetite for equities

Statistics revealed that investors are starting to show some optimism towards the equities market again.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 October 2010

Choosing a fund manager

Research on the subject is limited but there are several pointers you can use.

By Gareth Stokes
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Article
/ 14 July 2009

Regulator costs investors

I pay into a retirement annuity every month and this is my retirement nest egg, one of my most important assets. How do I know if my money is safe?

By Maya Fisher French
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Article
/ 7 July 2009

Selecting your investment

Whether you decide to go it alone or with a financial expert, familiarise yourself with different fund options, writes Marize Pieters.

By Marize Pieters
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Article
/ 9 April 2009

Searching for yield

With interest rates falling, participation bonds could put extra cash into your account, writes Maya Fisher-French.

By Maya Fisher French

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