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JSE successfully moves to a shorter three day settlement cycle

11 July 2016

SA market aligns with global standards.

The rise of responsible investing

07 July 2016

South Africa has joined the ranks of the global investment community in incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into its mainstream investment processes. This practice is steadily gaining momentum as part of the range of investment opportunities and strategies for retirement funds to consider. Andrew Rumbelow, Segment Head for the institutional business at Sanlam Investments, unpacks the strong business case behind it.

Numbers prove chasing market trends will break your investment

06 July 2016

Britain’s recent Brexit announcement caused investors around the globe to panic, resulting in severe volatility for many currencies and stock markets. South Africa did not escape the aftermath with the JSE All Share Index (ALSI) shedding 6.5% in two days, leaving many local investors unsure of whether to weather the storm or move to cash.

Asset managers expect further growth in tax-free savings accounts after a successful first year

06 July 2016

After the first year of tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) becoming available in South Africa, it is clear that the products have been successful in encouraging new investors to save money in investments. As more and more investors become aware of the benefits of tax-free investments, it is expected that uptake of the products will grow exponentially in the next year, particularly for use as a medium-long term savings account.

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

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