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Astute political manoeuvring by President Ramaphosa and an improving, though still-fragile, economy, buoyed by Moody’s recent decision to reaffirm our investment-grade rating, have raised the possibility of an interest rate cut. Investors need to assess new options but caution is called for. Here we look at the possibilities.
What a difference a day … or two … can make. Jacob Zuma terminated nine years of rule on Wednesday 14 February and the next day Cyril Ramaphosa hit the road running, literally, leading brisk early morning walks with fellow citizens and taking some quick steps to breathe a measure of confidence into the nation and its markets.
The start of a new year brings with it a fresh mindset in which to consider investment prospects for 2018. We take a look at an article released by Fundhouse on what to expect from investment markets both locally and abroad.
It’s been 10 years since the 2008 global financial crisis sparked what for many has been considered a lost decade yet, which globally spawned an era of technological innovation and new opportunities for wealth creation. While South Africa was in a position to take advantage of these opportunities, sadly, if we look back, it appears that due to other political priorities our minds were elsewhere.
Tax avoidance, as opposed to tax evasion, is legal, but it seems to be so unfair when the most high profile companies and individuals, from Apple to the Queen and Bono, are exposed for being involved in the practice. What’s to be done about it? We take a look at the issues.
When dramatic market events take place, the urge to make changes in your investment portfolio is difficult to deal with. But think long and hard if you feel the need to act. As a presentation we attended recently shows, clients, advisers and fund managers often destroy value, and do so regularly.
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