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Use unit trusts and endowments for savings

07 August 2014

South Africans do not save much and therefor rely on credit instead of on savings during tough financial times. The problem is that credit cost money or interest, which could be avoided if there was enough savings. So, is there a solution?

PlexCrown Unit Trust Survey: Second Quarter 2014

21 July 2014

Summary of retail rand-denominated unit trust and FSB-approved foreign collective investment scheme returns, fund ratings and management company ratings for the quarter ended 30 June 2014.

Six key steps in choosing a unit trust fund

18 June 2014

With over 1 000 unit trust funds available locally, selecting the right one for you can seem like a daunting exercise. Here are six steps to get you started.

Unit trusts remain a popular investment vehicle

22 May 2014

Unit trusts have become the preferred investment vehicle in South Africa. There are now over one thousand unit trust funds to choose from and approximately R1.5-trillion assets invested in these funds. John Duncan, head of technical marketing at Momentum Asset Management, examines this trend.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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