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Global survey reveals dramatic economic shift as developed markets make a comeback and uncertainty grasps emerging economies

17 March 2014 | General

New research from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) reveals that businesses in developed markets look set to drive global business growth prospects in 2014, while peers in the BRIC and other emerging economies face a more challenging period.

February a strong month, but a sluggish year

12 March 2014 | General

Strikes, power outages and other economic constraints have not been able to steal the last bit of life from South Africa's economy, providing a window of opportunity to stimulate sustainable growth. This is according to the latest BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI).

Market Survey March 2014

11 March 2014 | General

The share market environment is still very fragile. Since the beginning of the year the All Share Index dropped by more than 7%, recovered, only then to be affected by current events in the Ukraine. The rand followed these movements in a typical “risk-on, risk-off” manner.

Why a Weak Rand Won't Save Us

05 March 2014 | General

Adrian Saville, CIO of Cannon Asset Managers, explains the fallacy of relying on a weak currency.

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Critical skills shortages, rising crime, political instability and poor government service delivery continue to dampen SA business growth

05 March 2014 | General

2014 National Budget: fiscal consolidation could be further delayed

25 February 2014 | General

Don’t expect earth-shattering changes from this year’s Budget – it’s an election year

20 February 2014 | General

African growth increases as CEO’s show open optimism

19 February 2014 | General

Black business leaders express disappointment at government’s lack of commitment towards economic transformation

17 February 2014 | General

Two Strange Bedfellows

12 February 2014 | General

Slow growth the new normal – BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index