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2014: Another landmark year for African equities?

31 January 2014 | Equities

Being nearly as urbanised as China, Africa has more than 50 cities with in excess of one million inhabitants.The region proved extremely resilient through the financial downturn, with 2013 being a particularly good year for African equities.

2013 – Record Year for Global Exchange Traded Products (ETP) Industry

30 January 2014 | ETF's (Exchange Traded Funds)

The Blackrock ETP Landscape Report* for the period ended 31st December 2013, highlights that full year flows of new capital into global equity ETPs totalled US$247,3 billion. This was a record inflow year for global equity ETPs.

What should you look for when selecting an asset manager?

27 January 2014 | Asset Management

Patrick Barker, Private Client Portfolio Manager at Cannon Asset Managers, looks at key factors to consider when selecting an investment manager.

What to expect in 2014

27 January 2014 | General

What can one expect of economies and markets during 2014? Paul Stewart, head of fund management at Grindrod Asset Management, explores the outlook for interest rates, bond yields, emerging markets in light of the tapering of quantitative easing and the likely effect of elections on the local economy.

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