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New avenue for direct offshore investors

New avenue for direct offshore investors

02 February 2012

The launch of Old Mutual International’s Investment Portfolio today gives investors greater flexibility and wider access to offshore investments. This is the first time that Old Mutual International will be selling a product based in the Isle of Man.

Hedge funds outperform ALSI by 6% in 2011, with significantly less volatility

Hedge funds outperform ALSI by 6% in 2011, with significantly less volatility

01 February 2012

The Blue Ink Composite (BIC), which tracks the performance of around 100 Hedge Funds in South Africa, recorded an 8.65% increase in 2011, outperforming the JSE All Share Total Return Index (ALSI) by more than 6%. This outperformance was achieved with sign

Allan Gray’s record reign continues

Allan Gray’s record reign continues

01 February 2012

Allan Gray was once again crowned as South Africa’s top retail asset manager at the prestigious Raging Bull Awards ceremony held in Cape Town recently.

Risky assets to provide better returns this year

Risky assets to provide better returns this year

27 January 2012

With most dangers to the global economic outlook already factored into asset prices, the investment environment for more volatile, risky assets like equities should continue to improve during 2012. Commenting in his economic report for the fourth quart

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Four trends to influence asset allocation strategies through 2012

Four trends to influence asset allocation strategies through 2012

26 January 2012

Risk profiling eases investor fears during current market volatility

Risk profiling eases investor fears during current market volatility

26 January 2012
Thriving in volatile markets

Thriving in volatile markets

24 January 2012
This is not 2008: Global risks and their local impacts

This is not 2008: Global risks and their local impacts

24 January 2012
From 2011 to 2012:  What has changed: What has not; and what does it all mean for SA investors?

From 2011 to 2012: What has changed: What has not; and what does it all mean for SA investors?

24 January 2012
With rates on hold at 5.5%, SA credit provides best fixed interest opportunity

With rates on hold at 5.5%, SA credit provides best fixed interest opportunity

20 January 2012
Will the SA investment industry ever treat customers fairly?

Will the SA investment industry ever treat customers fairly?

19 January 2012
Positive demographics will continue to drive growth in Africa

Positive demographics will continue to drive growth in Africa

19 January 2012