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ARTICLES RELATING TO: WEF
Economy

CEOs defend capitalism at anguished forum

Jan 25 2012 14:14

Some of the world's top CEOs admitted that capitalism is fuelling inequalities at a discussion in Davos, the premier annual gathering of global leaders.

Economy

Experts' confidence in economy dismal

Nov 16 2011 16:08

Seventy percent of international experts have a pessimistic outlook on the global economy, according to a survey conducted by the World Economic Forum.

 
Entrepreneurs

Down not out

May 09 2011 13:32

High-flying business owners' battles to get their businesses off the ground can provide comfort for SA entrepreneurs.

Economy

Third of Africans 'middle class'

May 06 2011 13:38

Robust economic growth in Africa over the last decade has swelled the size of its middle class to a third of the continent's billion-strong population, according to a report.

ICT

BT targets Africa for growth

May 05 2011 11:39

Britain's BT Group, which counts MTN among its clients, says it expects to double connections in Africa and the Middle East by 2016.

Economy

Ramos cautious on economic recovery

Feb 04 2011 09:30

The sense among global leaders is one of "cautious optimism" where the world economic recovery is concerned, Absa Group Chief Executive Maria Ramos says.

Economy

Rand still overvalued: Gordhan

Jan 28 2011 17:58

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says in spite of measures taken to counter capital inflows, rand strength has persisted.

Economy

Business key to climate solution

Jan 28 2011 11:37

Businesses, especially US ones, must get more involved in slowing climate change and put more pressure on politicians to promote green growth, say global leaders.

Economy

Rich countries' woes in Davos spotlight

Jan 28 2011 10:58

British Prime Minister David Cameron is among leaders expected to reassure on remedies for their ailing economies at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

 
Economy

Davos highlights economic power shift

Jan 26 2011 17:30

Power in the global economy is shifting from the advanced world to Asia, say analysts at Davos as political and business elites begin their annual meeting.

Economy

Trade war fears stalk Davos

Jan 26 2011 17:07

In spite of recent rapprochement, concerns persist that stubborn trade disputes, especially between China and the US, could escalate into an outright trade war.

Economy

WEF hosts optimistic despite risks

Jan 26 2011 11:56

Organisers at the annual Davos meeting are projecting confidence in the global economy, despite numerous risks which could yet derail a still-fragile recovery.

Economy

CEOs laud Obama's dose of austerity

Jan 26 2011 11:46

Business leaders in Davos have welcomed the austerity steps proposed by US President Barack Obama in his State of the Union speech.

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It pays to know the cost and what you’re getting in return
May 28 2012 09:33

Investors may not have a clue what they’re paying their money managers or they type of service they’re getting, or, whether they can actually negotiate lower fees. (Reuters)

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Aug 04 2011 00:00

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