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Global stock market crash is “timely” for long-term investors and economy

Global stock market crash is “timely” for long-term investors and economy

27 August 2015 | General

This week’s markets crash is “timely” for long-term investors and the global economy, affirms the chief executive of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

What happened to the emerging markets dream?

What happened to the emerging markets dream?

27 August 2015 | Economy

Emerging markets, once viewed with so much optimism, are now at the point of widespread pessimism.

Falling Chinese markets should remind investors of equity opportunities

Falling Chinese markets should remind investors of equity opportunities

26 August 2015 | General

The devaluation of China’s yuan last week appears to have set off panicked selling action in global markets as investors speculate over an even weaker Chinese economy and increasing global deflation pressure. However, according to Peter Brooke, Head of Old Mutual Investment Group’s MacroSolutions boutique, the current downturn in global markets is a correction rather than the beginning of a bear market and investors should be looking for opportunities rather than fleeing.

Interested in investing? Here’s what you need to know

Interested in investing? Here’s what you need to know

25 August 2015 | General

Investing. It’s something you know you should probably be doing. You want to get started but you have no idea how.

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As JSE cracks and the hunt for stable income intensifies: don’t panic

As JSE cracks and the hunt for stable income intensifies: don’t panic

25 August 2015 | General
SA investors cautioned against reacting to current market volatility

SA investors cautioned against reacting to current market volatility

25 August 2015 | General
Black Monday? Keep calm and carry on, investors urged

Black Monday? Keep calm and carry on, investors urged

25 August 2015 | Economy
Market selloff comes as no surprise

Market selloff comes as no surprise

24 August 2015 | General
Discretionary Investment Managers on the rise

Discretionary Investment Managers on the rise

24 August 2015 | General
Global investors urged to avoid a 'doomsday prepper' mindset

Global investors urged to avoid a 'doomsday prepper' mindset

21 August 2015 | General
Hedge funds offer retail investors capital protection and diversification benefits

Hedge funds offer retail investors capital protection and diversification benefits

21 August 2015 | General
Returns by db x-trackers show value of offshore exposure

Returns by db x-trackers show value of offshore exposure