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The Brexit reality: Britain votes to leave the European Union

The Brexit reality: Britain votes to leave the European Union

24 June 2016

Voter turnout in Britain’s referendum on European Union (EU) membership was high at 72.2% (33.6 million ballot papers).

Britain files for divorce from EU: global financial markets go magical mystery tour

Britain files for divorce from EU: global financial markets go magical mystery tour

24 June 2016

Brexit is a victory for uncertainty across international financial markets and the volatility is only just beginning, warns the boss of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

The UK votes to leave the EU

The UK votes to leave the EU

24 June 2016

On Thursday, June 23, 2016, UK voters confounded expectations and the dire warnings of many politicians, business leaders and international non-governmental economic organisations by choosing to leave the European Union. Here, David Zahn, head of European Fixed Income, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group, shares his initial thoughts on how markets may respond, and the challenges and potential opportunities he sees ahead.

We have overcome a massive hurdle – but SA Corporates remain cautious

We have overcome a massive hurdle – but SA Corporates remain cautious

15 June 2016

Ratings agencies have given South Africa a breather by keeping the ratings for the country above the feared junk status. However, the shock of Nene-gate and the dramatic economic consequences remain very much top of mind as South African corporates continue to withhold cash reserves and defer growth decisions.

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El Niño – beware the lag effect of this ‘weather bandit’

El Niño – beware the lag effect of this ‘weather bandit’

14 June 2016
Is the French economy definitely taking off?

Is the French economy definitely taking off?

14 June 2016
Global emerging markets – Impressions of Brazil

Global emerging markets – Impressions of Brazil

13 June 2016
Sanlam: Market update: May 2016

Sanlam: Market update: May 2016

08 June 2016
The critical thing is S&P maintains it negative outlook

The critical thing is S&P maintains it negative outlook

07 June 2016
On Brexit, banks and bargains

On Brexit, banks and bargains

03 June 2016
Economic and market snapshot for May 2016

Economic and market snapshot for May 2016

02 June 2016
SA still attractive to wealthy individuals

SA still attractive to wealthy individuals

01 June 2016