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Financial Services sector a key enabler in African investment

Financial Services sector a key enabler in African investment

27 September 2012

The financial services sector in Africa is playing a critical supportive role in the continent’s development as a result of increased consumer spend, public and private sector investment in infrastructure, advances in technology leading to greater connect

Listed property performs handsomely for investors

Listed property performs handsomely for investors

18 September 2012

In stark contrast to its residential counterpart, the South African listed property sector has been a sterling performer – the JSE’s property index has delivered a return of 36.7% for the year to date.

German ruling and ECB plan mark watershed for bond investors

German ruling and ECB plan mark watershed for bond investors

13 September 2012

Following today’s German Constitutional Court decision and last week’s ECB announcement, Russell Silberston, Head of Developed Rates & Currency in Investec’s Fixed Income & Currency team, explains how these developments mark a fundamental shift taking pla

Learning from our Olympians

Learning from our Olympians

12 September 2012

The importance of a coach Even the best athletes need a coach. While it is unlikely that Cameron van der Burgh’s coach could swim the 100m breaststroke in 58.4 seconds, he certainly helped Cameron in not only winning gold but breaking the world record. H

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Ten good reasons to invest in money market funds

Ten good reasons to invest in money market funds

12 September 2012
Investing in property – are you a home owner or a shareholder?

Investing in property – are you a home owner or a shareholder?

07 September 2012
Gold still a firm safe haven for investors in a troubled economy

Gold still a firm safe haven for investors in a troubled economy

07 September 2012
Ashburton: Predictions on September 2012

Ashburton: Predictions on September 2012

06 September 2012
IRF Conference identifies Responsible Investing as key issue for retirement funds

IRF Conference identifies Responsible Investing as key issue for retirement funds

03 September 2012
Investment returns in SA set to taper off in years ahead

Investment returns in SA set to taper off in years ahead

03 September 2012
Pooling the Cash Building Block Optimises returns for Retirement Funds

Pooling the Cash Building Block Optimises returns for Retirement Funds

30 August 2012
Time for Africa to shine

Time for Africa to shine

29 August 2012