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Shoppers not put off by politics

23 October 2017 | Economy

Another week, another Cabinet reshuffle, raising the already high level of political uncertainty. Announced only days ahead of this week’s mini-Budget, the timing is unfortunate, especially as there are suggestions that the reshuffle may be linked to a nuclear deal that would be as unaffordable as it would be unnecessary. While the rand wobbled on the news, the overall market reaction was fairly muted. Why? Firstly, as damaging as they are to the management of departments (there have been three energy ministers this year, while the communications department has had seven ministers since 2009), reshuffles are not a surprise to investors anymore. And it is surprises that move markets, not the known or expected.

Investors closely watching 2017 medium term budget policy statement, says Old Mutual Investment Group

23 October 2017 | Economy

Investors will be looking to the Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) this week to provide more certainty about the commitment of the government to fiscal consolidation, reform of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) and a higher economic growth rate.

Investing is a marathon, not a sprint - even during revolutions

19 October 2017 | General

Coping with tech disruption, the end of QE and populism

Investing without uncertainty – a shift in mindset

19 October 2017 | General

Most investors appreciate that investing in shares is the best way to generate long term returns. As an asset class, equities deliver the best inflation-beating performance over bonds and cash.

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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Human first always Not a chance Possibly maybe Yes, but reimagined

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