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JSE confirms it’s all systems go for the SA equity market move to shorter 3 day settlement cycle

07 June 2016 | General

Transition aligns South Africa to global standards.

The critical thing is S&P maintains it negative outlook

07 June 2016 | Economy

Many commentators expected Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) to affirm South Africa’s long term foreign and local currency bond ratings at BBB- and BBB+ respectively on Friday, 03 June 2016. But, the more critical point is S&P maintained its negative outlook, implying it still expects to downgrade South Africa’s credit rating if prevailing trends persist.

On Brexit, banks and bargains

03 June 2016 | Economy

Will they stay or will they go? UK voters will answer that question on June 23 when they decide whether their country will retain its membership in the European Union or strike out on its own. Philippe Brugere-Trelat, Executive Vice President, Portfolio manager, Franklin Mutual Series, offers his opinion on whether “Brexit” will come to pass and its potential effects on UK companies. He also provides an overview of economic conditions elsewhere in Europe, with a focus on the region’s beleaguered banks.