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When not to heed the headlines

When not to heed the headlines

16 May 2012

Concerns about the strength of the global recovery have dominated markets over the past year, with renewed worries about the sustainability of the US economic recovery and the sensitivity of China to a European recession leaving investors uncertain. Howev

Fixed income is about more than yield

Fixed income is about more than yield

16 May 2012

It is difficult to pen a one-liner to explain why people invest. A good place to begin is the desire to accumulate wealth over time. An investor wants the money he or she tucks away for retirement today to be worth more when it is needed 30 to 35 years he

South Africa cocks a snook at global economic malaise

South Africa cocks a snook at global economic malaise

16 May 2012

Investors into SA appear to be ignoring most of the negative news flow around the globe, which has caused local markets to post positive returns at a time when developed markets continue on shaky ground.

Investors looking for income should consider the risk/return trade-off

Investors looking for income should consider the risk/return trade-off

16 May 2012

All investments aim to generate a return, but there is a corresponding level of risk that impacts the return. Many investors rely on being able to draw an income from their capital lump sum, whether immediately or for a potential future income. John Kinsl

quick poll
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The strongest deterrent against FSP compliance missteps is or should be:

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Investors should be wary of basing investment decisions on economic data

Investors should be wary of basing investment decisions on economic data

15 May 2012
Offshore on the agenda of SA managers

Offshore on the agenda of SA managers

15 May 2012
Has Value’s time returned?

Has Value’s time returned?

14 May 2012
Hedge funds steady through market turmoil

Hedge funds steady through market turmoil

09 May 2012
Don’t be fooled into irresponsible spending after a pay rise

Don’t be fooled into irresponsible spending after a pay rise

09 May 2012
Investors should take comfort from SA’s track record

Investors should take comfort from SA’s track record

25 April 2012
ASISA stats – lots of churn but a pick-up in offshore flows

ASISA stats – lots of churn but a pick-up in offshore flows

25 April 2012
Time both an ally and an enemy when it comes to investing

Time both an ally and an enemy when it comes to investing

24 April 2012