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JSE’S new billing models for interest rate market aim to reduce fees and boost liquidity

JSE’S new billing models for interest rate market aim to reduce fees and boost liquidity

18 June 2012

In a bid to boost trading volumes and increase transparency in the bonds and financial derivatives market, the JSE today announced that it has simplified and reduced charges on Bond Futures and Options and Cash Bond transactions. This is in line with the

Continued low interest rates a challenge for income investors

Continued low interest rates a challenge for income investors

15 June 2012

With speculation rising that the SA Reserve Bank could cut interest rates in an effort to stimulate economic growth, investors using conservatively positioned portfolios for their income requirements face continued challenges and should consider diversify

Euro zone crisis can be contained even if Greece leaves the monetary union

Euro zone crisis can be contained even if Greece leaves the monetary union

14 June 2012

Thanos Papasavvas, Fixed Income & Currencies Strategist at Investec Asset Management believes the country's exit from the euro zone looks increasingly likely, and discusses the broader impact of such a move.

Greater returns, less distress

Greater returns, less distress

13 June 2012

Every investor would like to maximise their return with very little volatility. However, the fact is that asset classes which have a higher return tend to also have higher volatility, so the higher the return you expect from an asset, the higher the volat

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Ashburton: Will the Greeks opt for a game of chicken souvlaki?

Ashburton: Will the Greeks opt for a game of chicken souvlaki?

13 June 2012
SA generations split on Africa investing – Imara

SA generations split on Africa investing – Imara

12 June 2012
R534 billion on corporate balance sheets not efficiently utilised

R534 billion on corporate balance sheets not efficiently utilised

12 June 2012
Making responsible investing a reality

Making responsible investing a reality

12 June 2012
Retail a guide to foreign sentiment on SA – Absa

Retail a guide to foreign sentiment on SA – Absa

11 June 2012
Investors can use eurozone volatility to their advantage

Investors can use eurozone volatility to their advantage

11 June 2012
A full disclosure and a word on advice

A full disclosure and a word on advice

05 June 2012
Forget the Greeks, you could  also be a casualty – Absa

Forget the Greeks, you could also be a casualty – Absa

05 June 2012