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Another milestone

Another milestone

29 October 2004

The second stage of the deal is formalized and now a more broad-based shareholding grouping in the BEE consortium in ABSA is announced, although Tokyo Sexwale maintains a 7% interest, with Leslie Maasdorp and Ntobi Angel sharing 7%.

Currencies

Currencies

28 October 2004

The rand soared to a three month peak against the dollar yesterday after China unexpectedly raised interest rates, prompting speculation that the Chinese unit would not be revalued soon and hitting the greenback.

China hikes rates

China hikes rates

28 October 2004

This was down after China announced an interest rate increase – the first such increase in 9 years.

Still going strong

Still going strong

28 October 2004

According to the latest monthly Absa House Price Index, nominal year-on-year growth of 33,7% was recorded in house prices in September 2004.

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As an adviser reading this article, which discipline do you find most important for retirement planning?

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Focus

Focus

27 October 2004
A good day

A good day

27 October 2004
Suprising...

Suprising...

26 October 2004
A little loose

A little loose

26 October 2004
Blast…

Blast…

25 October 2004
An upside...

An upside...

19 October 2004
Who knows?

Who knows?

17 October 2004
History repeats itself...

History repeats itself...

14 October 2004