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2018-04-25 16:49
Let’s stop selling insurance and rather help people know when to buy it
Life, health, car, home, phone: What should you insure and when?
2018-04-25 14:54
Low-cost investing through the looking glass
Investors are rushing to buy low-cost investment products like exchange-traded funds, but they must be cautious in their search for ever lower costs.
2018-04-25 07:01
Does low cost equal low value?
Some might fear that their investment products won't perform well if the costs are on the lower side. But it is wise to consider the impact of high total expense ratios on your retirement capital.
2018-04-24 14:29
Reduce the cost of investing without becoming a bore at parties
If do-it-yourself investing is too daunting for you, but you also don’t want to give up control of your portfolio to an adviser, there is a third option that is gaining in popularity.
How to identify quality shares
2018-04-24 10:58
These three factors will help you to identify shares that generate strong earnings.
Why you need an Africa strategy
2018-04-23 13:28
It is estimated that by 2050, Africa will account for over half the world’s population. What does this mean for companies who want to do business with its growing number of youthful consumers?
Quiz #189: 23-29 April
2018-04-23 13:31
This week, you can win a copy Feyi Olubodun's 'The Villager: How Africans Consume Brands', which focuses on why brands often fail to connect with consumers on the continent.
Land: Learning from the Chinese
2018-04-19 14:46
As South Africans debate expropriation, land ownership and redress, it is worth studying China’s experience in the 1950s, when 550m peasants saw their land transferred to the state.
Why you should become an active shareholder
2018-04-19 14:47
Many investors feel attending annual general meetings and voting on issues like directors’ remuneration is pointless, but this is an important part of being a responsible shareholder.
Major win for Vedanta as it appoints AngloGold’s Venkat as CEO
2018-04-20 15:04
AngloGold Ashanti’s CEO Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan is departing the company later this year to head up Vedanta – currently one of the largest investors in South Africa.
South Africa
Apr 26 2018 15:30
The AA says an error in its prediction for May occurred due to the Department of Energy closing off the reporting period for fuel increases earlier than usual.
World
Apr 25 2018 11:30
European Central Bank policy makers are starting their two-day meeting in Frankfurt relatively relaxed about what appears to be a sharp eurozone slowdown.
Money Clinic
Apr 18 2018 05:15
A Fin24 user with R250 000 to invest wants to know the difference between a money market account and unit trusts.
Entrepreneurs
Apr 22 2018 05:56
Fezile Dhlamini is looking to make three-wheeler electric scooters compete against giants such as Uber.
Markets
Apr 26 2018 10:38
What direction the rand will take next appears to be fairly murky, with analysts saying that US bond yields, important economic data out of Europe and a strong dollar could impact its course.
Companies
Apr 26 2018 15:30
Companies in Christo Wiese’s Titan Group announced on Thursday they are suing embattled retailer Steinhoff for R59bn.
Investments
Apr 18 2018 22:37
There is a growing awareness of a need for responsible investing by individual and institutional investors, says a responsible investment specialist.
Tech
Apr 24 2018 17:37
Walmart is close to finalising a deal to buy a majority stake in India’s leading e-commerce company for at least $12bn and may complete the agreement in the next two weeks.
Finweek
Apr 26 2018 14:02
A financial product can be anything from a bank account and home loan to a medical aid membership. Asking these questions will help you determine exactly what you're getting yourself into.