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Investing in Platinum Through Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

Investing in Platinum Through Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

For investors looking to invest in the platinum price on world markets, the two ETNs listed on the JSE offer a prime means of exposure. These two products are: the Standard Bank Platinum-Linker ETN and the Absa Capital NewWave Platinum ETN.

How is your fund manager investing offshore?

How is your fund manager investing offshore?

01 October 2012 | General

Those who regularly follow their unit trust fund’s portfolio holdings would have noticed the significant exposure to offshore assets in many South African funds. This has been especially evident in Regulation 28 compliant asset allocation funds where many

Financial Services sector a key enabler in African investment

Financial Services sector a key enabler in African investment

27 September 2012 | General

The financial services sector in Africa is playing a critical supportive role in the continent’s development as a result of increased consumer spend, public and private sector investment in infrastructure, advances in technology leading to greater connect

Selecting unit trusts one of the biggest challenges for local investors

Selecting unit trusts one of the biggest challenges for local investors

27 September 2012 | Unit trusts

There are hundreds of unit trust options available to South African investors - however not every unit trust is suited to every investor – making the selection of a unit trust one of the biggest challenges facing local investors, ie how to select one th

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Listed property performs handsomely for investors

Listed property performs handsomely for investors

18 September 2012 | General
German ruling and ECB plan mark watershed for bond investors

German ruling and ECB plan mark watershed for bond investors

13 September 2012 | General
Learning from our Olympians

Learning from our Olympians

12 September 2012 | General
Ten good reasons to invest in money market funds

Ten good reasons to invest in money market funds

12 September 2012 | General
Investing in property – are you a home owner or a shareholder?

Investing in property – are you a home owner or a shareholder?

07 September 2012 | General
Gold still a firm safe haven for investors in a troubled economy

Gold still a firm safe haven for investors in a troubled economy

07 September 2012 | General
Ashburton: Predictions on September 2012

Ashburton: Predictions on September 2012

06 September 2012 | General
Protected equity a preferred asset class in volatile markets

Protected equity a preferred asset class in volatile markets

06 September 2012 | Equities