Investment
Finweek English
Finding Light In The Darkness
Patrick Rulore recently won the 2019 Sasol New Signatures art competition – a feat that has propelled many artists to further award-winning success.
1 min |
26 September 2019
Finweek English
When To Cash In On Cash
Storing a cash pile under your bed isn’t a good idea, but having cash available for uncertain times or expensive occurrences is essential. After all, markets do crash and unexpected life events can happen.
3 min |
12 September 2019
Finweek English
Volvo's Refreshed XC90 Ups The Sophistication
It’s got looks, safety, luxury. And now a concierge service and six-seater configuration add to this SUV’s allure.
3 min |
12 September 2019
Finweek English
The Art Of Keeping Central Banking Above Politics
One of the South African Reserve Bank's new deputy governors is practised in the art of economic diplomacy. That could come in handy, given the dark clouds hanging over the local economy.
3 min |
12 September 2019
Finweek English
Sure You Can't Save More?
Given the current economic environment, it is simply too difficult to save more, right? But your future retired self will thank you for every extra cent that you manage to put away. And the first steps to increased savings are basic.
3 min |
12 September 2019
Finweek English
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 min |
29 August 2019
Finweek English
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 min |
29 August 2019
Finweek English
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 min |
29 August 2019
Finweek English
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 min |
29 August 2019
Finweek English
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 min |
29 August 2019
Finweek English
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 min |
29 August 2019
Finweek English
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 min |
29 August 2019
Finweek English
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 min |
29 August 2019
Finweek English
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 min |
29 August 2019
Finweek English
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 min |
29 August 2019
Finweek English
How To Bet On The Smaller Guy
Small-and mid-cap stocks offer value, but investing in them at present carries risk. If you are looking to invest here, you need to do your homework. Analysts provide tips on how to identify the high-quality stocks in the sector, and also offer their top stock picks.
10 min |
4 April 2019
Finweek English
The Fear Of Missing Out
When investing, it is important to keep a long-term view and keep in mind what drew you to an exchange traded fund or a stock in the first place. Don’t let yourself become distracted and don’t get caught up in an endless hunt for the next big thing.
3 min |
10 August 2017
Finweek English
Shares And Interest Rates Go Hand In Hand
Don’t bank on this, but historical data shows that declining interest rate phases are particularly favourable environments for equity investments.
3 min |
10 August 2017
Finweek English
Investing In Turbulent Times
With global markets soaring to new highs, some jittery analysts believe that the bull’s days are numbered. In South Africa, risks also abound, with the ANC’s elective conference looming and another sovereign credit rating downgrade a possibility. So which sectors and economies should investors avoid?
10+ min |
5 October 2017
Finweek English
Eradicating The Scourge Of Corruption
In South Africa, corruption poses a massive challenge. How can we tackle this problem?
4 min |
11 May 2017
Finweek English
BHP's Tale Of Two Listings
Detractors claim that BHP Billiton would be better off if it were to do away with its Australian listing.
3 min |
11 May 2017
Finweek English
Wait And See
Reports in British newspapers last month that Aspen in 2014 had threatened to stop supplying Spain with certain generic cancer drugs unless prices increased by 4 000% sent the share price plummeting in mid-April.
1 min |
11 May 2017
Finweek English
Infrastructure Drive Or Dive?
Government has been on a massive albeit struggling infrastructure drive for years, and the recent downgrades by rating agencies will only make the situation worse as parastatals are also affected one by one.
5 min |
11 May 2017
Finweek English
Red Dragon On The Road To Recovery
LAST YEAR IT SEEMED AS IF CHINA WAS HEADING FOR ECONOMIC TROUBLE WITH SLOWING GDP GROWTH AND THE GOVERNMENT HAVING TO USE A BIG CHUNK OF ITS FOREIGN CURRENCY RESERVES TO STABILISE THE YUAN. HOWEVER, A YEAR ON, THE PICTURE LOOKS QUITE DIFFERENT.
10 min |
20 April 2017
Finweek English
Driving Radical Economic Transformation
Over the past five years, the Black Business Council has successfully lobbied for significant changes to empowerment legislation and regulations as part of its agenda to transform the economy.
3 min |
20 April 2017
Finweek English
Building A New SA Mining Giant
Masimong Group has an appetite for expansion, recently having struck deals with Anglo American. But it won’t stop there.
4 min |
20 April 2017
Finweek English
King Of The Caribbean
The story of Robertson and Caine’s journey to success proves once again that a good reputation and strong networks are crucial when you start a new company.
8 min |
20 April 2017
Finweek English
Joburg's Air Passenger Growth Marks Return Of Emirates' A380
Emirates’ deployment of the A380 underscores confidence in the SA market.
2 min |
23 February 2017
Finweek English
A Bruised Industry
South Africa’s wine industry is facing a number of challenges, which has seen the number of wine producers shrinking. But these conditions won’t persist indefinitely.
5 min |
23 February 2017
Finweek English
Fraud, Lies And Videotape
While the SABC has been in a shambles for years, it has suffered particularly under the leadership of former chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng. A parliamentary committee report reveals details regarding irregular procurement practices, unfair dismissals and a broadcaster in dire financial straits.
8 min |