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South African Corporate Credit Outlook sees tough conditions, but strong potential

South African Corporate Credit Outlook sees tough conditions, but strong potential

17 November 2014 | General

Standard & Poor's said that it sees signs of change in the corporate lending landscape in South Africa, in a report published today, "Tough Conditions, Strong Potential: South African Corporate Credit Outlook."

BETI shows SA economy recovering but at a snail’s pace

BETI shows SA economy recovering but at a snail’s pace

12 November 2014 | General

The first positive BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI) in six months shows that the South African economy recovered in October. Despite the low 0.2% reading, it is the best number in seven months, and the monthly change which increased by 0.6% on September makes for quite positive reading.

Economic Development and the “Six-Pack”

Economic Development and the “Six-Pack”

12 November 2014 | General

Dr Adrian Saville, CIO of Cannon Asset Managers, on the keys to economic development and growth.

No relief in sight for consumers as Nene brings bad news

No relief in sight for consumers as Nene brings bad news

30 October 2014 | General

The South African economy has been under severe pressure for a number of years. While other developing markets are achieving economic growth of close to 6%, South Africa has to be content with growth of close to 2%, possibly even 3% if all the pieces fall correctly into place.

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The Momentum / UNISA Household Wealth Index 2nd Quarter 2014

The Momentum / UNISA Household Wealth Index 2nd Quarter 2014

23 October 2014 | General
Mini-budget preview: Fiscal sustainability a challenge against a weaker growth backdrop

Mini-budget preview: Fiscal sustainability a challenge against a weaker growth backdrop

20 October 2014 | General
Macro Digest: The mood sours

Macro Digest: The mood sours

13 October 2014 | General
IMF downgrade could signal further rating downgrade for SA

IMF downgrade could signal further rating downgrade for SA

13 October 2014 | General
A decline that may just be a turning point - BankservAfrica Index

A decline that may just be a turning point - BankservAfrica Index

09 October 2014 | General
The clock is tickin’, Mr. Putin

The clock is tickin’, Mr. Putin

07 October 2014 | General
Tentative signs of improvement in sector risks in Europe

Tentative signs of improvement in sector risks in Europe

30 September 2014 | General
Reserve Bank needs a miracle

Reserve Bank needs a miracle

22 September 2014 | General