South Africa, China lift ties to a new levelPublished: Mon, 03 Sep 18 South Africa and China have entered into several agreements that will enable economic growth and educational opportunities, the Presidency said on Monday. One agreement signed during the state visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa – on investment and trade promotion between the two countries – carries a monetary ...
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Spring has sprung, so should your financesPublished: Mon, 03 Sep 18 Spring is on our doorsteps, and it’s time to put away the heavy winter blankets and pull out our shorts and sandals. This is the perfect time to add new energy and press the refresh button. Think about it: a cool breeze, your favourite outfit and the warmth of the sun on your skin. Amazing, isn’t ...
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Global investing: finding opportunities in uncrowded spacesPublished: Mon, 03 Sep 18 Investing successfully over long periods is tough and there are masses of incredibly smart people combing the globe for bargains. To think that anyone has a leading edge in such a competitive space may well be misguided, especially when it’s been shown time and again that the average investor underperforms market ...
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World Economic Forum Announces Record Participation for Summer DavosPublished: Fri, 31 Aug 18 More than 2,000 leaders from government, business, science and civil society will participate in the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2018
Record number of participants from 111 countries
For more information about the meeting, please visit: http://wef. ch/amnc18
Follow the conversation using #AMNC18
Geneva, ...
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SA’s entrepreneurs are not thriving warns large entrepreneurship surveyPublished: Thu, 30 Aug 18 Today, Seed Academy reveals the State of Entrepreneurship in South Africa after surveying more than 1000 entrepreneurs across the county. The results indicate that entrepreneurs are not thriving and dramatically more needs to be done to improve SA’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Donna Rachelson, CEO of ...
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The lifecycle of a project riskPublished: Thu, 30 Aug 18
Dr. David Hillson, The Risk Doctor Partnership
As we manage individual project risks, they pass through a lifecycle which can be described using a set of status values. These can help us to understand where each risk is in its lifecycle, so that ...
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US Equities - Over or under valued?Published: Thu, 30 Aug 18 An examination of US equity valuation levels by Victor von Reiche, Portfolio Manager, Citadel
There is a fair degree of scepticism regarding current market valuations in the United States (US) judging by commentary from prominent market watchers, asset managers and financial media outlets.
This is ...
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Bright Africa continues to shinePublished: Wed, 29 Aug 18 Africa continues to turn global investors’ heads, despite its challenges. Attracted by its many fast growing economies and burgeoning consumer and business spending – expected to reach US$6.
Where to start when looking to invest in Africa? First time investors may begin by identifying ...
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Key investment themes over the second quarterPublished: Wed, 29 Aug 18 By Luigi Marinus, Portfolio Manager at PPS Investments
After the marked increase in volatility worldwide in the first quarter of the year, volatility eased in the second quarter as global markets slowly edged higher. The biggest talking point globally has been the implications of a global trade war, especially ...
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The compelling investment case of SabvestPublished: Wed, 29 Aug 18
Dr Adrian Saville, Chief Executive
Cannon Asset Managers
Sabvest is an investment holding group that has been listed on the JSE since 1988. The company has an exceptional long-term investment record, having generated a return to shareholders ...
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Your small business needs its own financial planPublished: Wed, 29 Aug 18 All successful small business owners know that cash is king. Without proper cash flow management, your newly launched small business could find itself being unable to pay its own creditors or staff, resulting in premature closure. “Ensuring that you have a proper cash flow management system in place is absolutely ...
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Dti lends support to companies in 4th industrial revolutionPublished: Wed, 29 Aug 18 The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will over the next few years focus on supporting companies that are actively participating in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Speaking at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Workplace Challenge programme hosted by the dti and Productivity South Africa in eMalahleni, ...
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UK Prime Minister backs SA’s land reform programmePublished: Wed, 29 Aug 18 British Prime Minister Theresa May says the United Kingdom has for some time supported land reform in South Africa - as it is a process carried out in a legal, transparent and democratic manner. The Prime Minister said this in response to a question by the SABC at a business forum event in Cape Town ahead of meeting ...
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Ramaphosa, May identify key investment areasPublished: Wed, 29 Aug 18 UK Prime Minister Theresa May with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and the United Kingdom have identified key sectors for investment aimed at boosting economic growth and development.
The President on Tuesday hosted UK Prime Minister Theresa May at Tuynhuys ...
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Why the rise in passive investing may benefit active managersPublished: Tue, 28 Aug 18 Proponents of passive investing advocate low-cost returns, guaranteed to closely match those of the market. In contrast, many active managers globally have had a tough time achieving index returns. Will the next five years be any different?
Passive investing has seen a meteoric rise over the past decade, ...
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Could cash really be a better investment than equities?Published: Tue, 28 Aug 18 By David Crosoer, Executive of Research and Investments at PPS Investments
With the benefit of hindsight, investing in SA cash over the past year (or even three) looks like a relatively sensible decision. At least, that’s the retort many investment professionals are currently facing as they sit in front ...
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