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2018-06-18 13:17
De Beers shakes up the synthetic diamond market
The mining giant has launched its own line of artificial stones, but some fear this move might backfire, and impact the price of real diamonds.
2018-06-18 11:47
Why high dividends can be taxing
It’s nice to receive dividends, of course, but the tax implications can make them less attractive.
2018-06-14 15:43
Quiz #193 18 - 25 June
It's time for our weekly quiz. Have you been keeping up?
2018-06-14 11:17
Making money from plastic
The Ellis sisters are fulfilling their dream of uplifting local communities through their organic and ethical consumer goods label, The Joinery.
Will SA economy lift the boat or miss it?
2018-06-14 10:42
It’s all good and well to encourage massive foreign direct investment into our economy, but we have a lot to fix ourselves if we want to grow, let alone prosper.
SPONSORED: Making South Africa attractive again
2018-06-14 11:52
It’s all hands on deck as government tries to reach the ambitious $100 billion foreign direct investment target set by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
How to ride the new mining wave
2018-06-14 10:18
Having recovered financial discipline since the commodity price meltdown in 2012, industry players need to strategise as they face heightened demand in the sector
A penchant for growth stocks
2018-06-12 14:57
Nedgroup Investments Entrepreneur Fund is suitable for investors who require specific exposure to small- and mid-cap sector shares, with maximum capital appreciation as their primary long-term goal
Driving a pan-African motor industry
2018-06-12 12:03
Volkswagen South Africa’s Thomas Schaefer is focused on realising Africa’s potential to drive growth.
Disappointing markets call for a cool head
2018-06-12 11:28
Returns over the last three years have been disappointing – but investing is a long-term game. Stay the course and don’t let fear govern your decisions.
South Africa
Jun 18 2018 22:12
Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe says the latest version of the Mining Charter will empower mineworkers and mining communities while shielding companies.
World
Jun 19 2018 08:10
President Donald Trump is directing the US Trade Representative to prepare new tariffs on $200bn in Chinese imports as the nations move closer to a potential trade war.
Money Clinic
May 30 2018 19:02
A Fin24 user wants to know about unit trusts and where to find those types of investments.
Entrepreneurs
Jun 15 2018 17:17
Keeping the best staff in place requires more than a great salary - excellent benefits are increasingly key, says Steven Nathan, CEO of 10X Investments.
Markets
Jun 19 2018 09:46
The rand lost 2% in early trade following news that US President Donald Trump is threatening new tariffs on Chinese imports.
Companies
Jun 19 2018 12:51
Iqbal Sharma, chairperson of the Transnet board's acquisitions and disposals committee had a conflict of interest in the tender to build 1 064 locomotives, according to a report by MNS Attorneys.
Investments
Jun 15 2018 16:13
Investors who ignore offshore opportunities deny themselves the benefit of exposure to a wider range of stocks, says a portfolio manager at Bellwood Capital.
Tech
Jun 18 2018 17:29
The chairperson of the Information Regulator Advocate Pansy Tlakula has confirmed that no complaint about the hacking of confidential emails between Liberty and clients has been laid.
Finweek
Jun 18 2018 13:57
The status of real estate investment trust brings a more streamlined approach to total returns, debt and investment for the former capital growth property fund.