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The power of compounding

The power of compounding

24 April 2012

Albert Einstein reportedly said that the most powerful force in the world is compound interest. If you saved 15% of your salary from age 25, only a third of the benefit you receive at retirement comes from your contributions. The rest is from compound

Forex correlations tool launched on TradingFloor.com

Forex correlations tool launched on TradingFloor.com

23 April 2012

Saxo Bank, the online trading and investment specialist, has launched a Forex correlations tool on TradingFloor.com. It is the third interactive application released on this trading community in the last six months. It follows a Forex Open Positions modul

Africa's illiquid markets show the most potential

Africa's illiquid markets show the most potential

20 April 2012

Africa’s most illiquid markets are also the ones that show the most potential, says Pieter de Wet, head of research at Novare Equity Partners - the private equity fund manager focused on investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.

South African pension funds urged to make full use of their offshore diversification benefits

South African pension funds urged to make full use of their offshore diversification benefits

20 April 2012

South African pension funds should make full use of their right to invest up to 25 percent of their assets in offshore markets to ensure diversification, and should also review their international investment portfolios more regularly.

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

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World economic growth more positive but still risky

World economic growth more positive but still risky

20 April 2012
Global environment still poses threats for South Africa

Global environment still poses threats for South Africa

18 April 2012
Glacier by Sanlam assists clients to achieve long-term portfolio growth

Glacier by Sanlam assists clients to achieve long-term portfolio growth

17 April 2012
Ashburton : Weekly insights update

Ashburton : Weekly insights update

12 April 2012
The gold conundrum

The gold conundrum

11 April 2012
Hedge funds back in favour on superior risk-adjusted performance

Hedge funds back in favour on superior risk-adjusted performance

11 April 2012
Multi Asset Investment

Multi Asset Investment

05 April 2012
Financial advisers are at war with information

Financial advisers are at war with information

04 April 2012