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6 Practical tips if you’re planning a property investment

6 Practical tips if you’re planning a property investment

21 June 2016 | General

Handled correctly, an investment property is a great asset that appreciates in value, can be rented out to earn an income and it’s a great banker in your capital growth and retirement strategy.

Bond yields plunge as Brexit vote draws near

Bond yields plunge as Brexit vote draws near

21 June 2016 | General

Global risk appetite took a sharp negative turn over the past few days, partly as a result of an increased risk that the UK could exit the European Union (EU).

The power of compound interest should not be underestimated

The power of compound interest should not be underestimated

15 June 2016 | General

One of the best known and frequently used quotes on the power of compound interest is attributed to the world-renowned physicist and scientist Albert Einstein. He is believed to have said: “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn’t, pays it.”

We have overcome a massive hurdle – but SA Corporates remain cautious

We have overcome a massive hurdle – but SA Corporates remain cautious

15 June 2016 | Economy

Ratings agencies have given South Africa a breather by keeping the ratings for the country above the feared junk status. However, the shock of Nene-gate and the dramatic economic consequences remain very much top of mind as South African corporates continue to withhold cash reserves and defer growth decisions.

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Lessons from the 2008 global financial crisis

Lessons from the 2008 global financial crisis

15 June 2016 | General
Profile Group becomes market leader in supply of Unit Trust data and solutions

Profile Group becomes market leader in supply of Unit Trust data and solutions

15 June 2016 | General
El Niño – beware the lag effect of this ‘weather bandit’

El Niño – beware the lag effect of this ‘weather bandit’

14 June 2016 | Economy
Is the French economy definitely taking off?

Is the French economy definitely taking off?

14 June 2016 | Economy
New Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) launched by Private Client Holdings

New Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) launched by Private Client Holdings

14 June 2016 | General
Global emerging markets – Impressions of Brazil

Global emerging markets – Impressions of Brazil

13 June 2016 | Economy
NEMA: New regulations, new opportunities

NEMA: New regulations, new opportunities

09 June 2016 | General
Sanlam: Market update: May 2016

Sanlam: Market update: May 2016

08 June 2016 | Economy