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FAIS Ombud lambastes credit retailer

01 February 2008 | Straight Talk

On 29 January 2008 the FAIS Ombud issued a determination which sends a warning to the country’s unscrupulous furniture retailers. Although it is hard to imagine how the situation outlined in the 89 page ruling can still occur in South Africa’s highly regu

Six domestic uncertainties to rock equity returns in 2008

25 January 2008 | Featured Story

On Wednesday, 23 January 2007 we attended a presentation during which Professor Chris Harmse (chief economist at Dynamic Wealth) unpacked whether the local investment market would collapse in 2008. The timing could not be better, and the big market correc

World’s greatest investor eyes Swiss Re

25 January 2008 | Straight Talk

There is no better way to gain experience in a particular field than to watch an expert in action. In the world of stock market investing, that guru is none other than Warren Buffett. Dubbed the ‘Sage of Omaha’ Buffett’s investing skills have elevated him

SAPS 2 – Scorpions 1

25 January 2008 | The Stage

While the South African Police Services (SAPS) and Scorpions (a division of the National Prosecuting Authority) slug it out in full view of the public, Jacob Zuma has scored a sneaky victory. Hardly a month has passed since his election as president of So

quick poll

Question

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

Answer

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

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Biggest sentiment shift in a decade

18 January 2008 | Straight Talk

Stumbling in the dark

18 January 2008 | The Stage

Collective investment cash flows slow in fourth quarter

18 January 2008 | Featured Story

Equity returns on a go-slow in 2007

07 December 2007 | Featured Story

Shrinking disposable income to hit short-term insurers hard

07 December 2007 | Straight Talk

Not in a thousand years

07 December 2007 | The Stage

Seven years of rolling blackouts will hurt the insurance industry

30 November 2007 | Straight Talk

Both horses should be scratched

30 November 2007 | The Stage

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