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A strong case to increase your offshore investment exposure

A strong case to increase your offshore investment exposure

09 October 2014

Marriott believes that it is still a good time to increase ones offshore investment exposure as it is possible to invest in some of the largest and most recognizable companies in the world on yields in excess of local equity yields. These attractive valuations afford investors the opportunity to improve the overall quality of their personal portfolio.

Saxo Bank publishes its investment outlook for Q4 2014

Saxo Bank publishes its investment outlook for Q4 2014

08 October 2014

The US, China and Europe are all headed for another Minsky moment but this challenging environment for investors can also be a fertile trading environment.

You can never overestimate the value of a highly skilled fund manager

You can never overestimate the value of a highly skilled fund manager

08 October 2014

It comes as no surprise to learn that the majority of investors tend to be focused on the performance of funds when choosing to invest. However, historical performance is often a poor indicator of future performance, potentially exposing investors to a portfolio that will not generate future returns similar to what it has done in the past. The key to successful investing lies in genuinely understanding the investment process, the risk metrics involved and having a clear understanding of current and future macro-economic changes.

Emerging from the global competitiveness ranks

Emerging from the global competitiveness ranks

07 October 2014

The WEF’s Global Competitiveness Report outlines “12 pillars” that are the core of its analysis:

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Audit excellence not enough for foreign investment – SA must fix education, health and labour

Audit excellence not enough for foreign investment – SA must fix education, health and labour

07 October 2014
Springtime blues

Springtime blues

06 October 2014
JSE launches new range of African currency futures

JSE launches new range of African currency futures

03 October 2014
SA hedge fund assets rise 27% to reach an all-time high

SA hedge fund assets rise 27% to reach an all-time high

02 October 2014
JSE amends Listing Requirements and introduces fast track listing process

JSE amends Listing Requirements and introduces fast track listing process

01 October 2014
The Marriott Dividend Growth Fund – a local equity fund that should be a core holding in an investor’s portfolio

The Marriott Dividend Growth Fund – a local equity fund that should be a core holding in an investor’s portfolio

01 October 2014
The mighty dollar

The mighty dollar

29 September 2014
Sukuk: An asset class goes mainstream

Sukuk: An asset class goes mainstream

25 September 2014