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You’ve been burnt by the market – now what?

You’ve been burnt by the market – now what?

05 April 2018 | General

What can you do about a market event, correction or shock after the fact? The best course of action, is to view it as a learning opportunity, and take action to ensure your risk profile, investment strategy and asset allocation have all been determined correctly.

Does going global still make sense?

Does going global still make sense?

04 April 2018 | General

The 2018 national budget stipulates that the foreign allocation limits for institutional investors are to be increased by 5% across all categories – life insurers, collective investment schemes, investment managers and retirement funds. A question that is becoming increasingly prevalent among South African investors, however, is whether there is still any benefit to taking money offshore when the local economic environment appears to be on the upturn.

Westbrooke raises R565 million as investors take advantage of S12J tax incentive

Westbrooke raises R565 million as investors take advantage of S12J tax incentive

03 April 2018 | General

Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management, South Africa’s largest Section 12J manager, has confirmed that it has recently successfully closed its 2018 fiscal year fundraise, with over R565 million raised across four S12J investment strategies.

Charging towards an electrified future

Charging towards an electrified future

28 March 2018 | General

As vehicle manufacturers continue to face unprecedented challenges, due to disruptive technology and a higher level of environmental consciousness, the growing list of countries that have committed to going electric-only is a good indication that the demand for electric vehicles (EV) is set to boom.

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South Africa, Ramaphoria and the global backdrop

South Africa, Ramaphoria and the global backdrop

28 March 2018 | Economy
JSE sees surge in ETF listings

JSE sees surge in ETF listings

Investment outlook suggests now’s the time for savers to become investors

Investment outlook suggests now’s the time for savers to become investors

27 March 2018 | General
SA dodges ratings bullet but much still needs to be done

SA dodges ratings bullet but much still needs to be done

27 March 2018 | Economy
Effects of the Trump tariffs remain limited for now, but could escalate If China retaliates, report says

Effects of the Trump tariffs remain limited for now, but could escalate If China retaliates, report says

26 March 2018 | General
Is there any value left in value investing?

Is there any value left in value investing?

23 March 2018 | General
Inflation puzzles

Inflation puzzles

20 March 2018 | Economy
Treasury shows its ongoing commitment to Section 12J initiative

Treasury shows its ongoing commitment to Section 12J initiative

19 March 2018 | General