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Offshore bank accounts, property and even residency as insurance against political uncertainty gains momentum

01 June 2016 | General

Geographical diversification of assets has become increasingly important to South Africans given the country’s lack of economic growth, the rand’s slump and heightened political uncertainty.

Prestige Schools announces R380 million investment for affordable education deal

26 May 2016 | General

Barnstone Education and the Schools and Education Investment Impact Fund South Africa have announced an additional investment as part of the second phase of the Prestige School project, a multi-million rand deal, which will fund the development and operations of six Prestige College affordable independent schools. This brings the total finance allocated to the project to date to R380 million.

The importance of low correlations in investments: The benefits of diversification

26 May 2016 | General

Investors cannot afford to miss out on any opportunity that exists to strengthen their investment portfolios. Capitalising on the knowledge of correlation allows investors to strengthen their portfolios by harnessing the benefits of diversification.

South Africa remains an attractive investment

25 May 2016 | General

Investors generally, but South African investors in particular, should not lose sight of the fact that South Africa remains a highly attractive—and sound—investment destination. That’s the view of investment specialist, Thomas Stringfellow, MD of Stringfellow Investment Specialists.

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