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Two key ingredients for long term company survival

Two key ingredients for long term company survival

19 March 2015

Adrian Saville, CIO of Cannon Asset Managers, looks at how companies can overcome a poor business environment.

How sustainable is India’s stellar growth?

How sustainable is India’s stellar growth?

17 March 2015

India’s stellar market performance over the last 12 months has left many observers asking whether it is sustainable longer term. Sukumar Rajah, managing director and chief investment officer, Local Asset Management, Asian Equity, finds reasons to believe India’s star is on the rise and long-term confidence can be restored. He looks at some of the details of the newly unveiled 2015 Union Budget and points to some low-hanging fruit for new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider as he embarks on a much-anticipated reform programme.

Much life yet in lifestage investment offerings

Much life yet in lifestage investment offerings

17 March 2015

There is much life in lifestage investment portfolios, it seems. Their popularity among retirement funds has increased over the past few years, and compared to other investment structures they are delivering highly competitive results. They are also an excellent solution to National Treasury’s proposals for post-retirement default annuity options.

With the right approach, global emerging markets offer good investment growth potential

With the right approach, global emerging markets offer good investment growth potential

16 March 2015

Significant GDP growth is expected for a number of emerging markets over the coming 10 to 15 years, pointing to potentially stellar emerging market growth. This is according to Feroz Basa, Co-Head of Global Emerging Markets for Old Mutual Investment Group.

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Regulation expected to encourage investment in hedge funds

Regulation expected to encourage investment in hedge funds

13 March 2015
The top 5 steps to sustainably grow your wealth

The top 5 steps to sustainably grow your wealth

10 March 2015
Who’s winning the currency wars?

Who’s winning the currency wars?

10 March 2015
A contrarian case for Brazil

A contrarian case for Brazil

09 March 2015
The trend is no longer the investor’s friend

The trend is no longer the investor’s friend

05 March 2015
Understanding a high P/E world

Understanding a high P/E world

05 March 2015
Cash continues to be worst performing asset class over time

Cash continues to be worst performing asset class over time

05 March 2015
Is it time to follow that star?

Is it time to follow that star?

04 March 2015