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African equities look to be a smart diversifier for 2013

African equities look to be a smart diversifier for 2013

22 January 2013 | General

With the South African equity market hovering around all-time highs and bonds offering historically low yields going into 2013, African equities could offer a smart option for diversification and potential growth for investors, according to Cavan Osborne,

Lower returns in 2013 favour equities and stockpicking

Lower returns in 2013 favour equities and stockpicking

22 January 2013 | General

Although global macroeconomic risks are receding somewhat from the high levels of 2012, the new year is not necessarily going to be a better one for investors, according to Peter Brooke, head of MacroSolutions at Old Mutual Investment Group SA (OMIGSA).

New ASISA Fund Classification System

New ASISA Fund Classification System

22 January 2013 | General

As from 1 January 2013 all funds in the South African unit trust industry will be categorised according to the new fund classifications introduced by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA). CEO of ASISA, Leon Campher, said it has

Cash flow is crucial when measuring a company’s performance

Cash flow is crucial when measuring a company’s performance

22 January 2013 | General

To invest smartly, you must look beyond a company’s financial statements When deciding how and where to invest, it is crucial to understand a company’s cash flow strength, which relates to its ability to pay dividends. Although auditors do their best to

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The rise of the boutique asset manager

The rise of the boutique asset manager

21 January 2013 | Asset Management
Absa launches Target Return Lock-In Investment for overheated markets

Absa launches Target Return Lock-In Investment for overheated markets

15 January 2013 | General
2013 to be the year of the stock picker

2013 to be the year of the stock picker

15 January 2013 | General
Global Exchange Traded Product (ETP) Industry Grows by 27 Percent in 2012

Global Exchange Traded Product (ETP) Industry Grows by 27 Percent in 2012

Market Capitalisation of South African Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) Grew by 19% in 2012

Market Capitalisation of South African Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) Grew by 19% in 2012

If you think equities are riskier than bonds, think again

If you think equities are riskier than bonds, think again

10 January 2013 | Equities
A foundation of trust vital when it comes to investing

A foundation of trust vital when it comes to investing

09 January 2013 | General
Amendments to IFRS 10 opens way for easier pension funds investment in private equity

Amendments to IFRS 10 opens way for easier pension funds investment in private equity

13 December 2012 | General