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Back to basics – the how and why of offshore investing

16 May 2017

Given the compelling reasons for investing offshore, which include diversification benefits, reduced emerging market and currency risk, and maintenance of ‘hard’ currency spending power, how best should investors go about investing offshore?

Junk status doesn't necessarily mean junk returns

16 May 2017

The recent sovereign rating downgrade makes South Africa the third BRICS nation to have received a junk credit assessment at S&P Global Ratings. However, before falling victim to any impulsive investment decisions, it is imperative to note that Brazil and Russia – the two other countries to have previously experienced downgrades of this nature – were the top emerging market performers in 2016.

We can’t tell the future, but we can look at the past

11 May 2017

The stock market has simply moved sideways over the last few years, while providing investors not much more than volatility. The JSE peaked at 55 188 points in April 2015 and by 1 May 2017, was hovering at under 54 000 points. This means that, for almost two years, the JSE has produced negative returns. Many investors have pointed out that if they were invested in cash only, they could be doing better.

Alternative investment for high net-worth market

11 May 2017

A closely held, highly successful investment company specialising in alternative investments with a 22 year track record is opening its doors to investors with R1 million and more to invest.

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The strongest deterrent against FSP compliance missteps is or should be:

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