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Another Way To Identify Winners

The technical analysis of shares seems to be favoured by many, but why should a balanced investment management system only consist of one single investment tool?

Getting The Mid-sized Premium Suv Mix Just Right

The Volvo XC60 holds the 2018 World Car of the Year title. And there’s good reason for it.

A deal signed in platinum

It has been a stretched-out and difficult process, but Sibanye-Stillwater has successfully taken over Lonmin. Ben Magara, the last CEO of Lonmin, spoke to David McKay about the deal.

Think You're Buying At A Discount?

Investors are always keen to buy shares at a discount to fair value, but determining that fair value is not straightforward.

Making The World A Safer Place

Durban-based security group Trellidor Holdings uses franchising to expand its sales footprint across the globe.

Beating The Odds

Uncertainty still reigns locally and globally. Therefore, investors have to be innovative when looking for investment opportunities.

A New Era?

Now that Sibanye-Stillwater’s takeover of Lonmin is complete, what does the future hold?

Fiat Chrysler Sharpens Focus On South African Market

The multinational carmaker is aiming to rapidly expand locally through restructuring, dealer consolidation and new vehicles.

Investing In A Complex World

With current investor confidence lows and a market that has been lacklustre, deciding where to invest in 2019 is not easy. In this edition, we take a look at funds to consider given the current uncertainty.

How To Catch A Falling Knife

When a stock’s price has experienced a downturn, buying it in the hope that it picks up again is tempting. It’s a strategy that can pay off, but knowing when to enter requires precision. Otherwise your portfolio could suffer.

Grit's Risk Removal Recipe

Real estate investment trust Grit is focusing on multiple asset classes, multiple geographies and hard currency to ensure success on the African continent.

Deja Vu And Looking Forward

What kind of society do we want to retire to, and can we have better agency in determining this?

What A Revolution In SA's Electricity Landscape Can Do For The Economy

Load shedding costs the economy billions every year. Regulatory red tape is holding back a potential boom in the market for privately generated renewable energy, which has the potential to not only solve local power shortages, but also to attract substantial investments and create thousands of jobs.

How Private Equity Investments Can Boost Job Growth

Research shows that only a fraction of SMEs really have the potential to create substantial growth, and therefore jobs. But partner such businesses with the right skills from private investors, and you create an engine for growth.

Which Asset Classes Have The Biggest Impact On Job Creation?

Bond and equity markets (public or private) are important for employment creation. The growth in gross fixed capital formation is the fuel that keeps the economic engine running.

Is Africa Still A Land Of Opportunity?

With 30% of South Africa’s value-added exports going to the rest of Africa, the fortunes of our economy are closely tied to the state of the continent. But after enjoying years of strong growth, fuelled by the commodity supercycle, many African economies have been struggling with sluggish growth, declining foreign direct investment and rising budget deficits. Is this the end of the ‘Africa Rising’ narrative?

The Rupert Empire

A Lesson in Long-term Strategy

Does The Taxman Help You Save For Retirement?

Tax-free savings products were introduced two years ago while retirement annuities – in some form or another – have been around for decades. How do they measure up in terms of helping you to save for your golden years?

A Mobile Giant Engulfed By Controversies

After a series of missteps, MTN, which operates in 22 countries, has left a bitter taste in the mouths of shareholders, customers and business leaders alike. What will incoming CEO Rob Shuter, who starts work in March, have to do to restore the company’s reputation?

Why Is Spending Inequality On The Rise?

In the US, spending inequality – the difference in how much households spend at grocery stores – is on the increase. Is technology to blame?

Can A Private Investor Beat Professional Fund Managers?

Not only large fund managers beat benchmarks. Simon Brown discusses two huge advantages a private investor has over such investment firms.

Building Your Offshore Portfolio

Many investors have been rattled by the recent downgrades of South Africa’s credit ratings. However, this does not mean you should just move money out of the country willy-nilly – be sure to weigh up the myriad options carefully before making a move.

The Benefits Of An Offshore Bank Account

An offshore account holds numerous benefits, and it is not as time-consuming, complicated or expensive as you think.

On Margin

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Why History Matters For Entrepreneurs

In order to understand why certain strategies companies used succeeded (or failed), it is vital to have a firm grasp of the times and context in which they came into being.

Questioning How We Think About Retirement

“But that’s the way we’ve always done it!” is a statement that stops us from adapting as the world changes. The concept of retirement as we know it needs to be turned on its head.

What Is A Good Retirement, And How Will I Know If I'll Get There?

It is imperative that retirement funds communicate with their clients in a clear, jargon-free way and explain what a client can do if their investment shrinks or is not growing at the desired rate.

Five Practical Ways To Save

Five practical ways to save Putting money into a savings account is not just for your own well-being – it can also have a massive impact on the economy as a whole.

Taking The 'Eina' Out Of Insurance

Founder of King Price, Gideon Galloway, explains how he took on the monopolists of the South African insurance space to offer a vehicle insurance product with decreasing premiums.

Grit-The Secret To Her Success

The word ‘impossible’ is not in Bronwyn Corbett’s vocabulary. Corbett, the CEO of Grit Real Estate Income Group, spoke to finweek about the company’s decision to invest in Africa – a region often avoided by property funds.