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Mauritius ready to boom after being taken off EU blacklist

Mauritius ready to boom after being taken off EU blacklist

11 February 2022

The emerging financial hub of Mauritius is back in business after being removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk countries - the so-called ‘EU blacklist’ - earlier this year.

Why don’t I just invest with my bank?

Why don’t I just invest with my bank?

09 February 2022

In 10X’s occasional series on understanding the building blocks as you rebuild your wealth, Kelin Pottier, of 10X Investments, answers a question that many investors have asked: Why would I choose to open a tax-free saving account (TFSA) with an asset manager rather than a bank?

Playing judge, jury and executioner

Playing judge, jury and executioner

08 February 2022

There is no easier way to secure an outcome in the active versus passive debate than to stack the courtroom full of mostly-active fund managers. A couple of days ago, this writer attended an Allan Gray local and offshore fund manager showcase, which included the obligatory panel discussion on active versus passive investment styles.

General outlook for 2022

General outlook for 2022

08 February 2022

During the summer holidays, as usual, I worked through the financial reports released by most of the large investment houses outlining their outlook for the new year. So, I had to refrain from using the title ‘Outlook for 2020 too’, seeing that it already looks like we’re in for ‘more of the same’.

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Ukraine-Russia crisis and the oil price pain

Ukraine-Russia crisis and the oil price pain

08 February 2022
Emerging markets’ year to forget: why there is more to it than meets the eye

Emerging markets’ year to forget: why there is more to it than meets the eye

07 February 2022
Meta Platform’s $232bn decline

Meta Platform’s $232bn decline

04 February 2022
The many faces of inflation

The many faces of inflation

04 February 2022
SIM Enhanced Yield Fund nominated for Raging Bull best risk-adjusted return

SIM Enhanced Yield Fund nominated for Raging Bull best risk-adjusted return

01 February 2022
Outlook 2022: Sustainable investment

Outlook 2022: Sustainable investment

01 February 2022
Janu-worries

Janu-worries

01 February 2022
Sygnia gives Cinnabar the nod

Sygnia gives Cinnabar the nod

31 January 2022