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Finding an outstanding investment manager amongst the many good ones

07 November 2013 | General

The key to finding a great investment manager is to focus on the 0.5% that differentiates them from the rest, rather than focusing on the 99.5% they will have in common with most other competent managers. As the global economic environment presents many challenges for investors, it is crucial for this decision to be made wisely.

Successful close of Investec structured product confirms demand for developed market exposure

07 November 2013 | General

Investec USD S&P500 Digital Plus to list on 14 November 2013.

The SA equity market: Whereto from here?

07 November 2013 | Equities

The end of the US government shutdown has heralded in an interesting time for equities in emerging markets such as South Africa. Given that markets have begun to take into account a possible end to the Federal Reserve’s accommodating policy stance, what can investors expect? Mark Phillips, an analyst at Sanlam Multi Manager International (SMMI), a division of Sanlam Investments, unpacks the outlook for the South African equity market.

Novare bearish on the outlook for domestic equities

06 November 2013 | Equities

Equity market investment returns over the past year have been strong, but the outlook for the coming 12 months is for much more muted returns and investors will struggle to outperform inflation.

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