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Don’t be fooled into irresponsible spending after a pay rise

Don’t be fooled into irresponsible spending after a pay rise

09 May 2012 | General

Increasing their standard of living at the same rate or faster than their income is one of the key reasons why more than half of South Africans are in serious debt, with millions of people being unable to save sufficiently for retirement.

etfSA.co.za Monthly South African ETF, ETN & Index Tracking Product Performance Survey

etfSA.co.za Monthly South African ETF, ETN & Index Tracking Product Performance Survey

The latest Performance Survey for the period ended 30 April 2012, has much the same ETF/ETN Funds continuing to show superior performance.

Private equity the best route to African property profits

Private equity the best route to African property profits

30 April 2012 | Equities

Investors looking to participate in the sub-Saharan Africa growth story should consider property, says Derrick Roper, CEO of Novare Equity Partners.

Equity valuations remain attractive, but expect volatility

Equity valuations remain attractive, but expect volatility

25 April 2012 | Equities

Although the global macro-economic backdrop remains uncertain, historically low interest rates will fuel investors’ search for yield and cause assets deemed risky to continue performing well, but with high levels of volatility.

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Investors should take comfort from SA’s track record

Investors should take comfort from SA’s track record

25 April 2012 | General
ASISA stats – lots of churn but a pick-up in offshore flows

ASISA stats – lots of churn but a pick-up in offshore flows

25 April 2012 | General
Tried and tested equities to anchor portfolios this year

Tried and tested equities to anchor portfolios this year

25 April 2012 | Equities
Time both an ally and an enemy when it comes to investing

Time both an ally and an enemy when it comes to investing

24 April 2012 | General
The power of compounding

The power of compounding

24 April 2012 | General
Forex correlations tool launched on TradingFloor.com

Forex correlations tool launched on TradingFloor.com

23 April 2012 | General
Africa's illiquid markets show the most potential

Africa's illiquid markets show the most potential

20 April 2012 | General
Investors place pressure on private equity firms to develop responsible investment policies

Investors place pressure on private equity firms to develop responsible investment policies

20 April 2012 | Equities