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A low oil price and a silver lining for South Africa at last

A low oil price and a silver lining for South Africa at last

06 February 2015 | General

For some time now, the prospects for the South African economic environment have been sanguine. Economic commentators, including ourselves, have been highlighting the challenges and headwinds facing South Africa.

‘Transformation of finance needed to put world on sustainable growth path’

‘Transformation of finance needed to put world on sustainable growth path’

04 February 2015 | General

How should investors frame their thoughts on sustainable development, and what role could institutional capital play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals due to be set this September?

Investment goals may be a key priority in 2015

Investment goals may be a key priority in 2015

04 February 2015 | General

2015 is set to be a landmark year for the South African financial services industry. The Financial Services Board (FSB) is putting to bed the legislative pieces which will all culminate in Destination 2016 where the various pieces will be entrenched in law as the Twin Peaks model is implemented.

Choosing the right property for your lifestyle

Choosing the right property for your lifestyle

03 February 2015 | Property

When entering the property market, buyers need to be mindful of their lifestyles before making the purchase. There are a plethora of considerations that one needs to take into account before committing to such a life changing decision.

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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Invest for income

Invest for income

02 February 2015 | General
Expect elevated levels of financial market volatility in 2015

Expect elevated levels of financial market volatility in 2015

30 January 2015 | General
Why listed property appeals

Why listed property appeals

30 January 2015 | General
Weighing the odds of compromise in Greece, and the “Grexit”

Weighing the odds of compromise in Greece, and the “Grexit”

30 January 2015 | General
Headwinds or tailwinds for fixed income investors

Headwinds or tailwinds for fixed income investors

29 January 2015 | General
QE train arrives at Eurozone — finally

QE train arrives at Eurozone — finally

27 January 2015 | General
Outlook for 2015 favours retirement fund investors

Outlook for 2015 favours retirement fund investors

26 January 2015 | General
It’s the infrastructure, stupid!

It’s the infrastructure, stupid!

26 January 2015 | Equities