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Spring clean your finances

Spring clean your finances

28 June 2018

As we live longer, we will need to provide for our financial security for an extended period of time. With spring just around the corner, it is an excellent time to take a look at your financial situation and make any adjustments now to ensure that you will have a long and sustainable retirement.

Avoiding risk a risky move for investors

Avoiding risk a risky move for investors

28 June 2018

SA investors have experienced more than their fair share of volatility over the last few years. It’s been a rough, tough ride in the market and even dedicated long-term investors have found themselves looking for ‘safer bets’ until things settle down.

Should investors go offshore when the local environment improves?

Should investors go offshore when the local environment improves?

27 June 2018

There are always benefits to allocating assets offshore and it would be imprudent of investors to invest all their cash in the local economy. For one, South Africa accounts for only one percent of all investment opportunities globally.

Ignore Trump’s sabre-rattling and hold tight

Ignore Trump’s sabre-rattling and hold tight

27 June 2018

The much-feared risk of a global trade war has become a reality. President Donald Trump’s announcement about tariffs on goods from China and the European Union’s implementation of tariffs against US goods have ignited the powder keg of this war. Many South Africans feel unconcerned at these developments far away from us; others fear impending collateral damage on our economy.

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South Africa’s first to launch ETF voted most popular among investors

South Africa’s first to launch ETF voted most popular among investors

22 June 2018
Why supposedly

Why supposedly "safe" sectors may be nothing of the sort

21 June 2018
Ignoring sustainable development will come at a price for investors

Ignoring sustainable development will come at a price for investors

21 June 2018
Incorporating alternatives into traditional portfolios

Incorporating alternatives into traditional portfolios

20 June 2018
Active and passive management : Time for a marriage proposal

Active and passive management : Time for a marriage proposal

19 June 2018
Central bank overload

Central bank overload

18 June 2018
Emerging markets experience a healthy correction in May

Emerging markets experience a healthy correction in May

18 June 2018
Calls for more active governance practices dominate the Nedgroup Investments annual Treasurer’s Conference

Calls for more active governance practices dominate the Nedgroup Investments annual Treasurer’s Conference

15 June 2018