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Consume income, not capital' mind-set risky for consumers in low interest rate environment

Consume income, not capital' mind-set risky for consumers in low interest rate environment

29 April 2013

The combination of a low interest rate environment and an ingrained reluctance amongst investors to finance consumption out of capital is resulting in many South Africans searching for yield producing investments in order to fund their lifestyles. Accordi

Is the commodities super-cycle really over?

Is the commodities super-cycle really over?

25 April 2013

For a couple of years now, analysts have predicted that the commodities super-cycle is winding down. The commodities boom has treated investors well, with China leading the acquisition race and driving demand to a large extent (though other developing nat

Stock-picking, offshore exposure key to investment outperformance

Stock-picking, offshore exposure key to investment outperformance

23 April 2013

With asset class returns expected to remain muted, investors looking for inflation-beating returns are likely to find that stock-picking and offshore exposure will be key to outperformance.

Commercial Property As An Investment

Commercial Property As An Investment

22 April 2013

Escalation rates influences the value of the property

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REIT legislation uplifts listed property sector

REIT legislation uplifts listed property sector

16 April 2013
How does the rand impact your portfolio?

How does the rand impact your portfolio?

15 April 2013
How to beat inflation in a low return investment environment

How to beat inflation in a low return investment environment

12 April 2013
MET Global Property Fund attracts investors and exceeds the R1 billion mark

MET Global Property Fund attracts investors and exceeds the R1 billion mark

12 April 2013
Large US banks offering more value than local banks

Large US banks offering more value than local banks

10 April 2013
Prescient launches its China Balanced Fund

Prescient launches its China Balanced Fund

08 April 2013
Investec gears for growth with newly launched Equity Structured Product

Investec gears for growth with newly launched Equity Structured Product

05 April 2013
New Impact Fund Launched to Fuel Impact Investing in Africa

New Impact Fund Launched to Fuel Impact Investing in Africa

05 April 2013