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Will the playing field ever be equal?

01 August 2013 | Features / Profiles

In terms of the current financial services legislation, independent intermediaries in the short term space can currently earn quite a myriad of different fees and commissions depending on their capability, competence and physical resources and with the financial and compliance costs that these intermediaries are being expected to bear, says Danny Joffe, Senior Legal Advisor at Hollard.

A tsunami of regulation floods the financial sector

01 August 2013 | Features / Profiles

In the wake of the global financial crisis, there has been a wave of international financial regulatory reform designed to highlight the lessons learnt from the crisis, says Annah Manganyi, Senior Manager, International and Local Affairs Unit of the FSB.

Beware the ravages of inflation

03 June 2013 | Investments

By far the biggest threat to any long-term investment is the effect of inflation. It gradually depletes the purchasing power of both capital and the income produced by that capital. Three investment experts provide their perspectives on strategies to beat inflation in the long run…

New unit trust fund classification under the magnifying glass

03 June 2013 | Investments

The new fund classification measures that were introduced by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) in January 2013, are to be welcomed. But investors will still have to carefully examine fund fact sheets to ensure that they are investing in funds with characteristics that meet their own individual needs and expectations.

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Structural changes in economic cycles favor developing markets

03 June 2013 | Investments

The Benefits of an Investment Policy Statement

03 June 2013 | Investments

Include property as part of a well balanced investment strategy for retirement

03 June 2013 | Investments

Discover the best of both worlds – active and passive investment strategies

03 June 2013 | Investments

Property remains the hidden gem in passive income generation

03 June 2013 | Investments

Ignorance can be dangerous when playing the investment game

03 June 2013 | Investments

Offshore equity an attractive choice

03 June 2013 | Investments

Accommodating savers and investors

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Will the playing field ever be equal?

A tsunami of regulation floods the financial sector

Beware the ravages of inflation

New unit trust fund classification under the magnifying glass

Structural changes in economic cycles favor developing markets

The Benefits of an Investment Policy Statement

Include property as part of a well balanced investment strategy for retirement

Discover the best of both worlds – active and passive investment strategies

Property remains the hidden gem in passive income generation

Ignorance can be dangerous when playing the investment game

Offshore equity an attractive choice

Accommodating savers and investors