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Understanding sources of investment return using heat maps

Understanding sources of investment return using heat maps

01 July 2014 | General

Andrew Newell, Head of Business Development at Cannon Asset Managers, explains the importance of understanding the source of investment returns and gives pointers on where to look in the future.

What it means when markets are up while growth is down

What it means when markets are up while growth is down

01 July 2014 | General

The South African economy is under strain: After growing by just 1.9% in 2013, it proceeded to shrink in the first quarter of 2014. Expectations are that the economy will grow by only 2% this year – and that’s if we’re lucky.

Positioned for investment growth

Positioned for investment growth

30 June 2014 | General

July marks Savings Month. Midway through the year, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at your investments. Are you saving enough towards your goals for the future? And – equally important – are you investing optimally?

Risk appetite beckons opportunity for African debt

Risk appetite beckons opportunity for African debt

27 June 2014 | General

The search for yield is still very much alive, as evidenced by the record-breaking debut eurobond issuance of Kenya last week. Even amid some encouraging signs of healing in developed market economies, yields are still unattractive relative to that of emerging and frontier markets.

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Africa could attract more international investment by boosting efforts to combat financial crime

Africa could attract more international investment by boosting efforts to combat financial crime

26 June 2014 | General
Global Bonds - The contrarian case of Hungary

Global Bonds - The contrarian case of Hungary

25 June 2014 | General
Why preparing for a recession can be good for your finances

Why preparing for a recession can be good for your finances

23 June 2014 | General
Global investors are incurring opportunity costs by overlooking new markets, including Africa

Global investors are incurring opportunity costs by overlooking new markets, including Africa

23 June 2014 | General
Think big for long term investment gains

Think big for long term investment gains

19 June 2014 | General
Six key steps in choosing a unit trust fund

Six key steps in choosing a unit trust fund

18 June 2014 | Unit trusts
Boutique investment firms can add value to the investment landscape

Boutique investment firms can add value to the investment landscape

18 June 2014 | General
Credit and equity divergence presents opportunity

Credit and equity divergence presents opportunity

12 June 2014 | General