Explore the Category

South African investors confident about domestic equity

01 June 2015 | General

Investor optimism dominates in fifth annual global investor sentiment survey by Franklin Templeton - South African investors confident about domestic equity and anticipate increased investing in equities over the long-term.

Hedge funds poised to take on unit trusts in SA

28 May 2015 | General

Since last month, hedge funds in South Africa were classed as collective investment schemes in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act. The change paves the way for South Africa to abandon its existing model of unregulated hedge funds and in this way attract large retail interest.

Peace of mind, despite challenging market conditions

28 May 2015 | General

Record-low interest rates continue to inflate the price of global equity assets. The JSE All¬Share index reached an all-time high, breaching the 55 000 mark towards the latter part of April, despite many asset managers claiming that the market is expensive. Should investors be concerned?

Where will you be when the interest rate music stops?

28 May 2015 | General

It’s time to be conservative on interest rate exposure, and wait for better investment opportunities. This is the message from PSG Asset Management in an investment note to clients.

quick poll

Question

The strongest deterrent against FSP compliance missteps is or should be:

Answer

A criminal conviction Debarment Fine or penalty Any of the above can work

View the Results