Investments

Crypto Is No Gold

Bitcoin and a slew of other cryptocurrencies are gaining traction as alternatives to fiat currencies as mediums of exchange. But could they also challenge gold as the ultimate store of value?

Refinitiv and Satrix launch South Africa inclusion and diversity index

Refinitiv, a London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) business, announced today the launch of the Refinitiv Satrix South Africa Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) index.

The cash conundrum – weighing up the current attraction of cash investments

The economy isn’t the stock market (and vice versa)

When the economy is in the doldrums, investing in the stock market can be the last thing on people’s minds. Perhaps their personal finances have been negatively affected by the poor economic environment and they simply don’t have enough spare money. Perhaps they’ve become more risk averse.