Investments

Positive demographics will continue to drive growth in Africa

The economic woes currently being experienced in developed markets are closely aligned with their greying populations, as the costs associated with ageing demographics present policymakers with serious challenges. In contrast, says Pieter de Wet head o

Hedge funds to benefit from market volatility in 2012

With investment markets characterised by extreme levels of volatility in 2011, a trend that is expected to continue in 2012, investors need to review their investment approach in order to ensure satisfactory growth in their assets. According to Selwy

House prices going nowhere slowly through 2012

There are dozens of property market commentators sharing views on the outlook for residential property prices through 2012. In recent weeks we’ve read comment from Standard Bank property economist Sibusiso Gumbi, Rode & Associates’ Erwin Rode and head of

Ashburton insight : A bright start