Maya Fisher French

Studies have shown that investors are paying a high price for switching between funds.

Restructuring the way we save for retirement could halve our costs and a new model that changes preservation rules will dramatically reduce charges.

Fund managers are divided over South African retail shares, which have outperformed resources by 20%.

Inclusion in Citigroup’s world government bond index has resulted in big fund inflows, writes Maya Fisher-French.

Hard-core capitalist brings R200-bn muscle power to the field of sustainability. Maya Fisher-French reports.

Weak returns, longevity and consumption could leave youngsters worse off than their forebears, writes Maya Fisher-French.

The treasury’s new adviser, David McCarthy, wants to counter threats to the retirement industry, writes Maya Fisher-French.

Fica, a response to money laundering, is having a criminal effect on childrens’ products, writes Maya Fisher-French.

A well-known author has warned of high-debt states solving their widening deficits through predation. Maya Fisher-French reports.

Reform is needed to simplify products for which the returns are barely worth the investment, writes Maya Fisher-French.

Compulsory fund preservation and simplifying products are among the options highlighted in the treasury’s discussion document.

The key to being financially savvy and literate has been revealed: Teach your children about money matters from an early age.

The FirstRand group has moved into India’s retail banking space and its 700-million unbanked residents.

Bidvest Bank says its decision to cap fees at R72 a month does not signal a price war with the big four banks in South Africa.

A new product from BrightRock has allowed people to tailor their insurance cover to circumstances and lower premiums gradually over time.