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2020-01-21 14:40
Beware the takeover talk
There’s often a lot of fanfare when a listed company proposes a merger or acquisition. However, Simon Brown advises investors to scrutinise the rarely-attainable promises that tend to come with a proposed deal.
2020-01-20 12:10
Using tech to reduce tenant risks
Proptech start-up, Jamii Cities, uses statistical modelling and incentives to reduce tenant risks in long-term residential leases.
2020-01-17 12:23
Realise your investment goals step by step
How should people – and would-be investors – approach their financial goals for the new year?
2020-01-17 11:14
Recruitment and job-hunting trends in 2020
Worldwide, there have been rapid shifts in workforces, with employee expectations varying markedly across generations. Companies need to understand how to engage effectively with these employees ...
2020-01-16 09:38
Rise of the virgin drinks
Since launching the world’s first non-alcoholic gin and tonic, South African brand The Duchess has been cashing in on the growing demand for non-alcoholic and low-calorie drinks.
Resilience against Eskom’s power cuts tested
2020-01-15 14:52
Miners have coped with rolling blackouts since 2008. Will they be able to keep this up as Eskom cuts ever-more power from the grid?
The next decade of investing
2020-01-15 12:08
Technological advances and concerns around environmental, social and governance issues will inform how people invest over the next ten years.
The strength of the rand
2020-01-15 15:19
The rand has lost some steam since the beginning of the year. Nevertheless, the currency is holding up against the dollar, thanks to high domestic interest rates and accommodating international m ...
Trends that will shape SA mining in 2020
2020-01-14 15:13
Precious metal miners are set to continue cashing in as coal’s flame is dampened by climate change concerns.
Global debt levels raise red flags
2020-01-13 12:57
Although debt levels are surging worldwide, we shouldn’t let this spoil the equity party, for now…
Quiz #229: 13 January-10 February
2020-01-10 16:03
Test your general knowledge with our first quiz of 2020, which appears in the 16 January edition of 'finweek'.
South Africa
Jan 24 2020 15:42
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni told a press conference in Davos, Switzerland that "the train is moving" on reforms aimed at boosting economic growth.
World
Jan 24 2020 13:12
China and the United States may have laid down their arms for now in a trade truce, but their technological rivalry is very much still raging, raising the spectre of a high tech cold war.
Money Clinic
Jan 18 2020 07:00
A Fin24 user wants to know the best way to invest his R7m retirement fund. A life annuity or moving funds to a private financial advisor.
Entrepreneurs
Jan 10 2020 13:20
Richard Maponya showed him that "we are the captains of our own destiny", said former mayor of Johannesburg Herman Mashaba in his tribute.
Markets
Jan 23 2020 17:59
Local stocks have plummeted on the back of broad-based losses amongst global markets due to concerns over the spread of the virus which emanated in China.
Companies
Jan 24 2020 17:33
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has warned the public against a business which calls itself Moneyweb Private Bank, saying it is "fraudulently using" the logo of the financial news website to solicit investments.
Investments
Jan 19 2020 12:30
Don't wait until you have a large amount of money to invest: the key to building wealth is just starting somewhere and letting your returns generate over time, says Ebrahim Moola of Bobats Wealth Solutions.
Tech
Jan 17 2020 10:29
The public market capitalisation of Google parent Alphabet topped the $1trn mark shortly before the close of trading on Thursday, making it the fourth S&P 500 component to top the lofty level.
Finweek
Jan 21 2020 14:40
There’s often a lot of fanfare when a listed company proposes a merger or acquisition. However, Simon Brown advises investors to scrutinise the rarely-attainable promises that tend to come with a proposed deal.