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oobarometer Statistics Reveal Increased Market Confidence from Property Buyers and Banks

14 August 2012

The latest statistics from ooba, South Africa’s leading bond originator, show continued year-on-year growth in property prices, especially for first-time buyers, with a simultaneous decline in the size of the deposit required, all of which are positive i

Does portfolio diversification really work? A financial adviser’s response …

14 August 2012

We are confronted with several quandaries: the investor wants optimum growth at little, or no, risk; the financial adviser similarly wants to do the best for the client; and the financial adviser needs to protect him / herself from possible prosecution du

Females lead the way when it comes to investing

07 August 2012

A recent report from Barclays Wealth and Ledbury Research revealed that women worldwide are now responsible for up to 80% of household purchasing decisions. The report also reveals that women are increasingly rising to senior positions in their profession

Market volatility to persist

07 August 2012

“The first half of 2012 has clearly shown that global economies, especially in the developed world, are still facing serious headwinds,” says Paul Stewart, Head of Grindrod Asset Management. “While growth has been positive and the US housing market is sh

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Invest for income and the capital will take care of itself

02 August 2012

Corporate Treasurers cautiously hold on to cash piles, despite low interest rate environment

31 July 2012

Positive development for funds and investors in R230 billion money market fund sector

26 July 2012

The Great 6% Inflation Myth

24 July 2012

Euro crisis highlights emerging markets as safe havens

24 July 2012

PlexCrown: Property portfolios sparkle in second quarter

23 July 2012

Dividends: Free money, what's not to love?

20 July 2012

How to benefit from the economic gloom