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Better Asset Management creates a greater legacy for beneficiaries

Better Asset Management creates a greater legacy for beneficiaries

20 November 2014 | Asset Management

Taxes and duties eat into wealth. You are taxed on the right to earn income – and then taxed on the right to keep it. With thoughtful management of what you have accumulated, you can ensure more of your estate safely reaches your beneficiaries, says GCI Wealth.

Franklin Templeton launches Shari'ah compliant range

Franklin Templeton launches Shari'ah compliant range

19 November 2014 | Equities

Franklin Templeton Investments is pleased to announce the introduction of three Shariah-compliant, Luxembourg-domiciled SICAV funds, aimed at investors seeking investments that follow Islamic investing principles. The fund house today launched the Franklin Templeton Global Sukuk Fund, Templeton Shariah Global Equity Fund and the Templeton Shariah Asian Growth Fund targeted at local investors in South Africa.

Market volatility: what does it mean?

Market volatility: what does it mean?

19 November 2014 | Asset Management

In light of recent market volatility, Paul Stewart, head: fund management at Grindrod Asset Management, shares his views on the markets and the rand – and gives insight into the opportunities for investors.

Trading on the JSE does not require stock monitoring or share-trading software

Trading on the JSE does not require stock monitoring or share-trading software

19 November 2014 | General

In response to an upsurge in customer complaints and enquiries regarding the marketing methods and claims made by companies/agents that these software programs are required in order to invest on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (“JSE”), the JSE would like to remind the public that:

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Continued divergence in local market

Continued divergence in local market

18 November 2014 | General
Passing the baton

Passing the baton

17 November 2014 | General
‘That extra bit’

‘That extra bit’

13 November 2014 | General
“To turn an oil tanker’s direction takes time”

“To turn an oil tanker’s direction takes time”

13 November 2014 | General
It pays to pretend you’re a foreigner, says Imara

It pays to pretend you’re a foreigner, says Imara

11 November 2014 | General
‘That extra bit’

‘That extra bit’

11 November 2014 | General
Value pitfalls brought underperformance

Value pitfalls brought underperformance

06 November 2014 | General
Global equities a better option than the still expensive JSE

Global equities a better option than the still expensive JSE

05 November 2014 | Equities