Investments

South Africa’s debt dilemma — Risks and opportunities

BRICS-a-Brac

This week’s annual summit of the BRICS nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - is notable for several reasons, not least because South Africa is the host this year.

Has China finally slid into a debt/deflation spiral?

Although weaker Chinese domestic demand is causing concern, this may not be the start of a long-term economic depression.

Amid wallet wars, retailers continue to reward investors handsomely

South African asset managers have commonly referred to the years following 2010 as the "lost decade," characterised by a decline in economic growth and hindered potential due to state capture.