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2019-02-20 09:57
How to avoid picking up bad habits
When a market is booming, it’s easy to get caught up in the euphoria and make investment decisions that you normally wouldn’t. But it’s important to avoid the pitfalls that will hurt you in the long run.
2019-02-19 14:44
Know when to cut your losses
When it comes to trading, there are times that you will get it wrong. That is why you need to ensure you have a sound risk management strategy in place – and stick to it – to mitigate any losses.
2019-02-19 09:29
What are you actually invested in?
If you perform a ‘look through’ exercise of your portfolio, you might be surprised at the amount of global exposure you have within the domestic funds you are invested in.
2019-02-18 11:27
Are RAs really that expensive?
Before you make the assumption that the costs associated with a retirement annuity are too high you might want to run some numbers to get a clearer picture.
2019-02-18 14:46
Home is where the heart is…
…but your portfolio might be better off elsewhere. Ainsley To and Deon Gouws, head of the multi-asset team and chief investment officer at Credo Wealth, respectively, explain why.
Moving beyond the Mining Charter
2019-02-14 10:00
There has been great progress within the mining sector regarding regulation and policy. But visionary thinking is required to truly take the industry into the future, writes finweek contributor D ...
Can Cyril kick corruption to the curb?
2019-02-14 10:11
Although it's early days (and Eskom's shadow looms), President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation address contained important announcements that will be game-changing for our economy and gover ...
Quiz #209: 18 - 25 February
2019-02-14 13:17
We are giving away a copy of ‘The Rise & Demise of the Afrikaners’ by Hermann Giliomee. For your chance to win, complete our quiz.
How market expectations can move stock prices
2019-02-14 09:53
Market expectations can have an effect on a stock’s performance when these expectations are not met, writes investment expert Simon Brown. He offers some advice on how to gauge the market.
How to (re)build an ethical culture in the workplace
2019-02-11 11:36
When culture change is specifically focused on building a working environment in which ethical conduct flourishes and corruption withers, the challenge can be daunting.
The real ramifications of ‘Bosasa Gate’
2019-02-11 10:45
Angelo Agrizzi’s testimony before the Zondo Commission detailed how government tenders were allegedly secured through cash bribes. Tenders that could have helped small businesses to become future ...
South Africa
Feb 19 2019 10:17
It will be the first time that the Department of Home Affairs has briefed Parliament on this matter since Malusi Gigaba resigned as minister in November last year.
World
Feb 22 2019 20:15
Swedbank was forced to backtrack on its previous assertions and has now acknowledged that it also handled suspicious transactions, which it says have been reported to the police.
Money Clinic
Feb 12 2019 06:00
Have a money problem that needs solving? Fin24 can help! This month our focus is on savings and how to better manage your budget. Send your question to editor@fin24.com or find the Money Clinic box on the right of our homepage.
Entrepreneurs
Feb 19 2019 20:00
Shilpa Mehta is the co-owner of electronics company Production Logix and a member of the global non-profit group known as the Entrepreneurs' Organisation.
Markets
Feb 22 2019 08:15
The rand has had a volatile week, following Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's Budget address on Wednesday.
Companies
Feb 22 2019 12:20
Fifteen mining companies have received notices of secondary strike action from trade union AMCU, the Minerals Council said in a statement on Friday, adding the companies would do 'everything in their power' to avert the sympathy strikes.
Investments
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.
Tech
Feb 05 2019 10:48
As Facebook prepares to celebrate its 15th anniversary since its launch in 2004, the company is battling a stream of negative headlines.
Finweek
Feb 20 2019 09:57
When a market is booming, it’s easy to get caught up in the euphoria and make investment decisions that you normally wouldn’t. But it’s important to avoid the pitfalls that will hurt you in the long run.