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Optimism Returns to Emerging Markets

15 November 2019

A number of factors spurred improved investor sentiment in emerging markets over the past month, including an interest-rate cut from the US Federal Reserve. Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity outlines the news and events shaping market moves during October, and the reasons why the team is optimistic about the coming year.

New investment caps for Section 12J tax incentive not all doom and gloom

14 November 2019

National Treasury appears certain to retain changes to the Section 12J tax incentive, which allows South Africans to write off 100% of the investment against their taxable income whilst simultaneously benefiting from attractive returns, creating jobs and stimulating the economy.

Ground rules for investing in tough times

14 November 2019

There’s no denying that the current narrative in South Africa is negative.

Dividend Investing: The low down

14 November 2019

The ability of a company to pay out steady or growing dividends is often a sign of a healthy business and a good long-term investment. These dividend payments can play an important role for investors.

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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