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2018-12-13 09:18
Why the JSE might be back in favour soon
US markets have seen a lot of positive action, while our local market has been struggling. However, over the next five years the action and returns are more likely to be in our local market.
2018-12-12 09:23
Are you investing enough for retirement?
Saving – and saving enough – for retirement is critical. A recent study by Investec Asset Management shows that key to this process is choosing the right level of starting income in order to ensu ...
2018-12-11 10:41
The offshore investment outlook for 2019
Paul Hansen, adviser to Stanlib, explains in a Q&A why he believes the bull market in global equites is still alive.
2018-12-11 10:21
How to unlock hidden talent
Some people’s potential is immediately identifiable, but there are some employees with potential that may not be as obvious to management. But companies can provide them with opportunities to shine.
2018-12-05 14:38
Marketing that touches people’s lives
Joe Public United has firmly established itself as one of South Africa’s leading advertising and marketing agencies, thanks to its focus on the growth of its people, its clients and the country.
Looking beyond the usual ratios
2018-12-05 14:05
Reporting ratios are important indicators that show growth within a company and help to compare it with peers. But if you’re serious about investing, you should be digging even deeper by crunchin ...
Why value is starting to emerge on the JSE
2018-12-05 11:47
We experienced a very rare event this month: the fact that the money market outperformed the JSE over a rolling five-year period, writes Schalk Louw. He takes a closer look at the stats to determ ...
Vukile: A tale of two portfolios
2018-12-05 16:31
Half of Vukile Property Fund’s assets are now offshore, reports finweek journalist Glenda Williams. She takes a closer look.
Lower real estate costs make a huge difference
2018-12-03 12:37
With its scalable business model, PropertyFox has been giving home sellers more bang for their buck since launching in 2016.
Fiat Chrysler sharpens focus on South African market
2018-12-03 12:19
The multinational carmaker is aiming to rapidly expand locally through restructuring, dealer consolidation and new vehicles.
Quiz #205: 3 - 10 Decemeber
2018-11-28 16:43
This week, we are giving away a copy of “The Dichotomy of Leadership” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. For your chance to win, complete our latest quiz.
South Africa
Dec 14 2018 14:13
The All-Share Index has shedded 15.18% in the year to end November cementing the worst five-year period for the JSE in 50 years, according to Overberg Asset Management.
World
Dec 14 2018 18:39
European leaders went into last night’s meeting willing to offer Theresa May something that might just help get her much-hated Brexit deal through the UK Parliament.
Money Clinic
Nov 10 2018 18:15
Donations tax is tax payable at a flat rate on the value of property disposed of by donation. Find out whether it should be included in your tax returns.
Entrepreneurs
Dec 02 2018 17:06
There are still some opportunities for SMEs during a recession, as certain business sectors have been known to weather periods of low economic growth.
Markets
Dec 13 2018 07:59
The rand firmed by more than 1% on Wednesday as it broke below R14.10 to the greenback as a result of a softer dollar. However, it failed to hold on to its gains.
Companies
Dec 14 2018 19:53
Facebook apologised Friday for a "bug" that may have exposed unposted photos from as many as 6.8 million users over a 12-day period through third-party applications.
Investments
Oct 07 2018 15:52
Individuals can essentially become independent power producers by buying a solar panel, which feeds into the national grid.
Tech
Dec 10 2018 11:18
Uber will launch a call centre in South Africa to provide phone support to passengers and drivers around the clock.
Finweek
Dec 13 2018 09:18
US markets have seen a lot of positive action, while our local market has been struggling. However, over the next five years the action and returns are more likely to be in our local market.