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Alan Yates, Head of Distribution at Peregrine Capital.

Financial consumers back hedge funds for better risk-adjusted returns, downside protection

The SA hedge funds industry is gaining popularity among a broader range of consumers due to increased regulatory oversight

The Pretoria high court has overturned the government’s plans to add 1 500 megawatts of new coal-fired power to the national grid.
(Guillem Sartorio/AFP)

Eskom blames high emission levels on ‘late investments’

However, the utility says has put measures in place to deal with the problem

To survive one needs a diversified portfolio with a balance between domestic and international investments and financial planning that takes a long-term view.

Choppy waters in global markets highlight the importance of prudent financial management

To survive one needs a diversified portfolio with a balance between domestic and international investments and financial planning that takes a long-term view.

The retirement savings industry has received a shot across the bow from financial services provider Outsurance with its new OUTvest offering encompassing all the features of a retirement annuity but with rock-bottom fees.

OUTvest ‘fires shots’ at the industry

New offering has all the retirement annuity features, but charges rock-bottom fees

Investing in crypto is as easy as making a bank transfer

Invest in crypto and watch your money grow

Revix allows people to invest in crypto like Warren Buffett wants you to invest in stocks

Affluent millennials are not afraid of investing

​Three financial habits of wealthy millennials that set them apart from their peers

Wealthy millennials are investing heavily in big tech companies

Masego Madzwamuse, chief executive of the Southern Africa Trust

Southern Africa Trust rebrands as it seeks to deepen its impact

The Trust is helping corporates to put their money in the right places to ensure that SADC communities are truly empowered

Nersan Naidoo, Chief Executive of Sanlam Investments

​There’s never been a better time to invest in a better world

‘Our expertise and our balance sheet allow us to think in new ways’

Richards Bay gearing up for investment opportunities

Richards Bay gearing up for investment opportunities

Studies are being undertaken for importing liquid natural gas

Dube TradePort is the only facility in Africa that brings together an international airport, cargo terminal, warehousing, offices, retail sector, hotels and agricultural area.

South African Special Economic Zones Programme

South Africa has 10 Special Economic Zones located in seven provinces

High fees erode your investments (Photo Archive)

High fees erode your investments

New middlemen mean today’s investors are paying more fees than previous generations

Patrice Motsepe says the private sector is uniquely positioned to partner with their Brics counterparts and with other countries in Africa. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Motsepe: Give corporates a tax ‘break’

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe says government should go a step further to lure investors to the country

Trevor Hill, head of Audi South Africa

A roadmap to premium electric mobility

South Africa needs to create market access and deliver on an operating environment which makes for good business

Former senior ANC MP Vincent Smith. (Lulama Zenzile/Beeld/Gallo)

Kganyago: Too soon to tell if SA economy is in the clear

​Even though South Africa has got off to a positive start this year, it is too early to tell that the country is on a new growth trajectory

Ponzi prince? Myles Ndlovu has been charged with fraud for allegedly scamming investors out of millions of rand

High cost of get-rich-quick scams

South Africans are often swindled out of their savings by slick con artists. People need to ask questions and be wary of tempting offers

The solution isn’t always about developing cutting-edge technology. Sometimes it’s about using existing technology in clever ways

Stokvels move with the times

Social capital is one of the driving factors behind the success of these groups

Eva Green as Vanessa Ives in “Penny Dreadful”

Investors most bullish on South Africa since 2010 as flows surge

South Africa has regained its position as the largest stock market in Africa and the Middle East.

Companies are given licences by government that say how much they can pollute the air where they operate. In South Africa, these limits are already much weaker than they are in similar countries. (Madelene Cronje/M&G)

Cash makes a comeback as local stocks lose their shine

Investors have been putting their money into cash-like securities to avoid losses.

Rich families offer ‘patient capital’ to African companies

One Thousand & One Voices (1K1V) investment movement has been launched ahead of the World Economic Forum on Africa.

Are guaranteed funds meant for 30-year-olds?

Smooth bonus guarantee funds are probably not the right choice if you understand equity markets.