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Diversification plays an important role in mitigating risk in a bear market

Diversification plays an important role in mitigating risk in a bear market

03 June 2013 | Investments

When investing, one is constantly reminded of the cliché about not putting all your eggs in one basket. However, during the Great Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2008, investors found it hard to escape the sharp market downturn, despite being exposed to different return drivers.

The need for ETF’s driven by a volatile world economy

The need for ETF’s driven by a volatile world economy

03 June 2013 | Investments

Warren Buffet, renowned business magnate, and arguably the most successful investor of the 20th century recently informed investors “that low cost index funds (ETFs) are the most suitable equity investments for the great majority of investors”.

The need for a realistic savings philosophy in the modern investment climate

The need for a realistic savings philosophy in the modern investment climate

03 June 2013 | Investments

National Savings Month is upon us and the message remains: a financially secure future is within everyone’s reach. Yet very few clients know how to make this their own. However, this can be achieved with a thorough understanding of the market.

Ethics - a priceless asset

Ethics - a priceless asset

03 June 2013 | Practice Management

A successful business is built on a solid reputation, which begins and ends with an ethical culture that clients can depend on, writes Elana Honiball, Head of Compliance at Masthead.

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IFA’s face significant challenges as they fight for independence

IFA’s face significant challenges as they fight for independence

03 June 2013 | Practice Management
To debar or not to debar?

To debar or not to debar?

03 June 2013 | Compliance
What’s beyond the challenging hurdle of RE1?

What’s beyond the challenging hurdle of RE1?

03 June 2013 | Compliance
Why TCF should be in your DNA

Why TCF should be in your DNA

03 June 2013 | Compliance
The private sector’s role in transformation of national healthcare

The private sector’s role in transformation of national healthcare

03 June 2013 | Healthcare
Medical aid administration takes center stage as health care gains importance

Medical aid administration takes center stage as health care gains importance

03 June 2013 | Healthcare
Unsung heroes: Pension fund trustees have more responsibility than ever before

Unsung heroes: Pension fund trustees have more responsibility than ever before

03 June 2013 | Employee Benefits
What constitutes  a ‘good’ retirement fund - comparing the UK and SA

What constitutes a ‘good’ retirement fund - comparing the UK and SA

03 June 2013 | Employee Benefits