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Global investors increasingly basing decisions on social progress indicators

Global investors increasingly basing decisions on social progress indicators

13 July 2015 | General

Social progress is becoming an increasingly important factor for investors when deciding whether or not to invest in a particular country, creating both challenges and opportunities for governments across Africa and the rest of the world, according to Deloitte.

Investing in SA is still a good plan – Imara

Investing in SA is still a good plan – Imara

13 July 2015 | General

Bad news around power outages, the rand, public sector shortcomings and the industrial relations climate is drowning out an important message for local investors … South Africa is still a good place to invest if you know where to look.

SA private equity funds continue to exhibit strong performance and offer healthy long-term returns

SA private equity funds continue to exhibit strong performance and offer healthy long-term returns

10 July 2015 | General

For the ten years to March 2015, the cumulative annual growth rate for South African private equity was 20.5%, net of all fees and expenses, once again outperforming major listed-market indices for the same period.

Striking the balance between passive and active investing

Striking the balance between passive and active investing

10 July 2015 | General

As market volatility continues to put pressure on investors, striking the right balance between security and superior returns has become an increasingly important consideration when choosing where to invest.

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What is liability-driven investment (LDI) and how can this benefit retirement fund outcomes?

What is liability-driven investment (LDI) and how can this benefit retirement fund outcomes?

09 July 2015 | General
Greece: A ‘No’ vote means difficult negotiations ahead

Greece: A ‘No’ vote means difficult negotiations ahead

08 July 2015 | Economy
High fees, poor disclosure plaguing SA investment industry

High fees, poor disclosure plaguing SA investment industry

08 July 2015 | General
Retail investors should prepare for low-return future – Imara

Retail investors should prepare for low-return future – Imara

08 July 2015 | General
Africa its own biggest investor

Africa its own biggest investor

08 July 2015 | General
Passive investing strategies come to the fore

Passive investing strategies come to the fore

08 July 2015 | General
Cautious optimism rises as local equities perform well

Cautious optimism rises as local equities perform well

08 July 2015 | General
Greece ‘no’ vote triggers increasingly challenging negotiations

Greece ‘no’ vote triggers increasingly challenging negotiations

07 July 2015 | Economy