Ca$h, Ca$h, Baby

Fixed-income assets, such as cash and bonds, have outperformed most equity returns over the medium term as South Africa’s economic and policy woes weigh heavily on listed companies. A slew of corporate governance failures didn’t inspire confidence in the once returns-lucrative stock market. Will cash continue to have the edge?

The Second Renaissance Of Finance

Technology is fast changing the role of banks, as well as the way we perceive money. But can regulation keep up with these changes?

Property Sector's Wrestle To Prevent Write-Downs

To ensure value holds up, the listed property sector is putting forward innovative strategies.

Prescribed Assets: Debate Far From Over

Although there is a need to step up investment into South Africa’s poor infrastructure, fear that this will be achieved through the imposition of prescribed assets may be misplaced.

Time To Take Charge Of Your Retirement Savings

Feeling jittery about reaching your retirement goals? Or unsure about what those goals should even be? In this guide to retirement, the experts provide advice on how to determine and track your retirement goals. And, most importantly, how and when to change gears as you approach retirement.

How Far Can PGM Counters Go?

South African platinum shares have rallied 167% since June 2018. On the back of these massive gains, the cash generation in the platinum group metal sector has been remarkable. But what happens after the platinum party?

‘We've Never Had It So Good'

DRDGold is in the business of remining the yellow metal by reprocessing gold dumps – something the company does very effectively. CEO Niël Pretorius sat down with David McKay to talk business, the gold price, its partnership with Sibanye-Stillwater and why things are looking so good for DRDGold.

The Case For Listed Property

While there are plenty of short-term risks with listed property stocks, investment expert Simon Brown still includes this sector in his long-term portfolio. He explains why.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Buying In On The Disney Dream

Disney is priced for entry at the moment and the share offers potential for significant growth if added to your long-term portfolio.

No Turkish Delight For The South African Rand

The Turkish lira took a nosedive in August and while that in itself doesn’t have much to do with SA, it does cause investors to rethink their exposure to emerging currencies.

Small SUV With Larger-Than-Life Traits

Volvo broadens its appeal with the XC40, the brand’s new compact SUV.

The Public Meltdown Of Elon Musk

The enigmatic CEO of Tesla has cost his company billions of dollars by airing his views on Twitter. It’s time that the Tesla board steps in to protect shareholders.

Electric Vehicles: Good News For Some Metals, Bad News For Others

That the rise of electric vehicles will have an impact on the demand for metals is undoubted. But not all will be affected equally.

Why Would I Take My Life's Work And Gamble With It?

As the third-largest shareholder in Steinhoff, Christo Wiese suffered a devastating financial loss when former CEO Markus Jooste’s fraudulent scheming hit newsstands. But questions about Wiese’s knowledge of Jooste’s duplicity remain – how could he not have known? In this interview with finweek, he speaks candidly about the scandal, and Jooste.

Offshore Investments: Greater Responsibility Required

Although investing offshore will broaden your opportunity set, you will also be exposed to greater risks if your offshore investments are not correctly managed.

A Practical Guide To Global Investing

Many South Africans have stuck their heads in the sand when it comes to their global assets – or lack thereof. What should you consider if you’re serious about investing offshore?

Moving Beyond The Mining Charter

There has been great progress within the mining sector regarding regulation and policy. But visionary thinking required to truly take the industry into the future.

When What You See Is Not What You Expect

Market expectations (good and bad) can have an effect on a stock’s performance when these expectations are not met. While predicting the future is impossible, there are ways that investors can try and gauge potential outcomes based on numbers at their disposal.

The Compelling Story Of Investing Offshore

Investing your money beyond your home country’s borders offers portfolio diversification and – if executed correctly – potentially higher returns than a portfolio with little offshore exposure. But investing offshore should never simply be done for the sake of it, as the potential opportunities also come with risks.