In this issue

Invest DIY: The truth about an IMF bailout. Offshore investing: At the right time and for the right reasons. Tech: Building a (digital) bridge to SME success.

Using Big Data To Combat SA's Scourge Of Corruption

TransUnion’s Lifestyle Assessment product enables organisations to identify fraud and corruption indicators linked to employees and suppliers.

2 mins

Where Will The Yellow Brick Road Lead?

The gold price soared to all-time highs in August. Will the rally continue? And what does this mean for miners of the yellow metal?

3 mins

There Goes The Rand... Yet Again

There have been several local events that have played a role in the rand’s rollercoaster ride. However, they aren’t the main reasons for our local currency’s decline.

3 mins

What An Asset Impairment Really Means

When a company decides to impair an asset, it may not seem more than a simple accounting treatment. However, it does have an impact on shareholders.

3 mins

Simon's Stock Tips

Founder and director of investment website JustOneLap.com, Simon Brown, is finweek’s resident expert on the stock markets. In this column he provides insight into recent market developments.

5 mins

The Truth About An IMF Bailout

If we look at the facts, we can (for now) ignore the doomsayers and focus on growing the economy.

2 mins

Fed's Good Deed Unlikely To Be A ‘Mid-Cycle Adjustment'

Why did the US equity market not respond favourably after the Fed lowered interest rates in July?

3 mins

Offshore Investing: At The Right Time And For The Right Reasons

Yes, there are many uncertainties in South Africa. But looking for opportunities to invest in foreign markets should not be borne out of fear of what’s happening at home. The JSE makes up just less than 1% of the world’s investable assets, making offshore diversification a smart investment choice. And there are plenty of options for South Africans to consider. Just make sure you choose them for the right reasons.

6 mins

History Waiting To Be Written

David McKay sat down with former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas to discuss his book, After Dawn: Hope after State Capture – and the immediate challenges facing President Cyril Ramaphosa and the governing party.

5 mins

A Simple Recipe For Restaurant Business Success

Twenty-five years ago, when Fats Lazarides decided to open the first Ocean Basket, many thought his seafood restaurant wouldn’t find favour in South Africa. Well, that restaurant turned out to be the start of a hugely successful – and much-loved – brand.

8 mins

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