Finweek English - 22 October 2020

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National Health Insurance: How the state shot itself in the foot. Retirement: Uncertain markets and your
pension money. Personal finance: Building a comprehensive risk portfolio.

The Power Of A Good Reference

Recent research suggests that reference letters can help solve unemployment – and close the gender gap

4 mins

“THE BILL BRINGS CERTAINTY TO SOUTH AFRICANS AND INVESTORS BECAUSE IT CLEARLY OUTLINES HOW EXPROPRIATION CAN BE DONE.”

— Minister of public works and infrastructure, Patricia de Lille, announced the submission of the Expropriation Bill, 2020 to parliament.

5 mins

Filling The African Medical Supplies Gap

McPherson Trading uses tender-based procurement consulting to fill the medical consumables and disposable supplies gap in difficult-to-reach regions in Africa.

4 mins

Why Bigger Isn't Always Better

Discipline and transaction sizes are important when learning the tricks of share trading.

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.

7 mins

Why It Pays To Scrutinise Conspiracy Theories

Believing the buzz around the unproven health risks of 5G could cause an opportunity to slip through your fingers.

3 mins

Wells Fargo's Governance Overhang Makes It Cheap

The US bank that got it wrong back in the day is now trading at cheap multiples. And analysts may still be too pessimistic on its turnaround plan

4 mins

How The State Shot Itself In The Foot

Rushing universal health coverage through the legislature threatens SA’s already teetering healthcare sector.

10+ mins

Uncertain Markets And Your Pension Money

With lacklustre local stock returns, questions about the creditworthiness of government debt and record-high offshore markets, those close to retirement may be left with daunting choices. Amanda Visser spoke to retirement specialists about the options.

6 mins

Building A Comprehensive Risk Portfolio

As you should diversify your investments, ensure you have sufficient and wide-range risk management in place too.

5 mins

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