Investments

Fairtree Launches Two New Hedge Funds

Optimism Returns to Emerging Markets

A number of factors spurred improved investor sentiment in emerging markets over the past month, including an interest-rate cut from the US Federal Reserve. Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity outlines the news and events shaping market moves during October, and the reasons why the team is optimistic about the coming year.

New investment caps for Section 12J tax incentive not all doom and gloom

National Treasury appears certain to retain changes to the Section 12J tax incentive, which allows South Africans to write off 100% of the investment against their taxable income whilst simultaneously benefiting from attractive returns, creating jobs and stimulating the economy.

Things to consider before taking out a 105% home loan

There are two factors hindering South Africans ability to purchase property: (A) the various upfront costs involved in purchasing a property are high and (B) South Africans are notoriously bad at saving.