Why thrift will be the next big retail trend

Apr 13 2019 13:26

Thrift is increasingly going mainstream and a Gumtree survey estimates it could be worth R1trn in terms of items in SA households that are not being used.

Investments

Index weightings underestimate India, China - investment expert

Mar 31 2019 15:50

Index weightings under-represent the importance of China and India, in the view of the head of official institutions and thought leadership at Schroders.

Retirement

3 ways to maximise your retirement savings

Mar 17 2019 10:50

Maximising your contributions or making a lump sum payment towards your pension, provident or retirement annuity is the most efficient way to minimise the impact of rising taxes while building long term capital, says Regard Budler, head of product solutions at Momentum Corporate.

Investments

'Greenwashing' isn't enough for investors anymore - expert

Mar 23 2019 13:01

There is growing pressure on asset owners to show they care about sustainable investment, and investors are demanding real transparency, says an expert at Schroders.

Property

Opportunities for savvy investors in SA listed property sector - expert

Mar 10 2019 16:50

The listed property sector in SA has taken a big depreciation in 2018 and will likely not rebound in 2019, yet there are still opportunities, says Eugene Visagie of Morningstar Investment Management.

Investments

5 top tips for investing in art

Mar 03 2019 12:11

Investec recently held its art fair in Cape Town. The bank breaks down what you need to know when it comes to buying art.

Investments

Days of shelf companies and dummy directors could be over

Feb 18 2019 16:30

The days of using shelf companies and dummy directors seem to be numbered and overseas investors must make sure their financial structures are done properly.

Investments

The role of structured products in an uncertain world

Feb 18 2019 16:02

Structured products have become more popular in an increasingly volatile world where investors want to preserve their capital, but also want decent returns.

Investments

Sell in Joburg, buy in NYC: foreigners' SA paradox

Feb 07 2019 10:21

SA's stock market is witnessing a paradox: foreign investors are selling in the local market but buying a US exchange-traded fund that invests in the shares at the fastest pace in 11 years.

Investments

Investment: Focus on retaining your wealth in 2019

Jan 26 2019 14:20

The end of 2018 was turbulent for stock markets around the globe, so don't expect "anything spectacular" any time soon, says the chair of the Geneva Management Group.

Investments

5 saving tips for women in their 20s

Jan 20 2019 14:34

With women expected to live up to a decade longer than men, it's crucial for them to begin saving as early as possible, says Citadel Advisory Partner Anelisa Mti.

Investments

Want a sabbatical? Do these 10 things first

Feb 03 2019 20:00

For many working people, the inhibiting factors to taking a sabbatical are the expense and the financial risks, says a senior financial planner at Sanlam.

Investments

Ethical gold trading app aims to 'cover all angles'

Jan 18 2019 16:55

The founder and CEO of ethical gold trading platform for mobile phones, Goldex, tells Fin24 how it came about and what gap she sees it filling in the market.

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