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Questioning How We Think About Retirement

“But that’s the way we’ve always done it!” is a statement that stops us from adapting as the world changes. The concept of retirement as we know it needs to be turned on its head.

What Is A Good Retirement, And How Will I Know If I'll Get There?

It is imperative that retirement funds communicate with their clients in a clear, jargon-free way and explain what a client can do if their investment shrinks or is not growing at the desired rate.

Five Practical Ways To Save

Five practical ways to save Putting money into a savings account is not just for your own well-being – it can also have a massive impact on the economy as a whole.

Can You Still Bank On Them?

Local banking stocks have shown remarkable resilience despite various headwinds. While risks remain, indications are that underlying factors still favour this sector. But does that mean it is time to buy banking shares?

In The Fight Against Anti-Competitive Behaviour

While the recent forex scandal involving over a dozen banks is one of the most prominent cases the Competition Commission has dealt with recently, the body’s top man, Tembinkosi Bonakele, also has his hands full with a variety of other issues.

How To Pick Stocks In A Lacklustre Market

Bear markets and recessionary times in fact offer great buy opportunities for investors. But it is important to pick stocks that will withstand the bad times. Trader Petri Redelinghuys explains his methodology to find local winners.

SA's Plans To Curb Debt: Ratings Agencies Give Us Benefit Of The Doubt

Further credit rating downgrades are unlikely ahead of the Treasury’s February budget, when it will be more clear if economic revival strategies will work.

Can This Technology Improve Local Mining Productivity?

Digitalising mining is not the easiest of tasks, but there is a company that is trying to change that.

Know What You Are Paying For

When choosing investment products, it is important to keep in mind that in most cases there are costs attached to every individual layer of the overall product.

Dealing With Delistings

An increasing number of small-and mid-cap stocks are announcing their intentions to delist. What does this mean for investors holding these shares?

Online Insurance Company Connects With Younger Generation

Digital start-up Indie, a division of Sanlam Life Insurance, is making insurance more accessible to the masses.

To Business Hell And Back

Not long ago, Toronto-listed firm Platinum Group Metal's share price was almost worthless. However, its Waterberg project is turning the tide for the company.

Petra Diamonds Looking To Live Within Its Means

The diamond miner has had a difficult two years, but analysts agree that Petra remains one of the best-placed companies to capitalise on a rising diamond price environment.

Accelerating Growthpoint's Global Growth

Under Group CEO Norbert Sasse’s leadership, Growthpoint Properties’ portfolio has grown from R120m to R127.7bn. Now Sasse will focus on accelerating the REIT’s offshore strategy.

Collaboration Is Key To Success

Any land redistribution policy that is implemented going forward requires a coordinated response by the private sector and government to support emerging black farmers. Otherwise, it will fail. Again.

Turning The Tide For African Bank

Having recently taken the reins as CEO of African Bank, Basani Maluleke is heading up the strategy to diversify and de-risk the financial institution.

A New Era For Sasfin

Michael Sassoon, now firmly in the top seat formerly occupied by his father, discusses his strategy to take Sasfin Holdings forward. A major move is tapping into SA’s unbanked economy, which takes the company in a completely different direction.

Scary Move Points To Recession

All signs point to an imminent recession. While it is unlikely to reach the levels we saw during the 2008 financial crisis, the average investor will still be hard hit.

No Need To Fear The Rand

Yes, our currency is volatile. But if you look at its performance over the long term, the rand isn’t as scary as it is often made out to be.

When Not To Buy A House

About to make a big decision? Research shows it might be best to wait for a cool day.

Going Offshore: Be Careful What You Wish For

Most of our big stocks are already global companies, which means you are likely already diversified. And if you still plan on increasing your offshore exposure, make sure you understand whether it’s the currency or the stock you’re investing in that makes it worthwhile.

Investors Tune In For Multichoice Unbundling

Naspers’s pay-TV business MultiChoice will start trading on the JSE on 4 March. Speculation on MultiChoice’s business model, cash generation and prospects is rife. So, is it a buy?

Grappling With Global Investing

It’s time the industry gets the messaging to investors right.

Home Is Where The Heart Is...

...but your portfolio might be better off elsewhere.

Is Diversification Merely A Myth?

Diversification often dissipates during extreme market events. Being able to identify assets that offer high diversification potential is therefore crucial.

Why Trade Policies Matter

Protectionist trade policies may have worked decades ago. But if we want to improve South Africans’ economic well-being and participate more productively in the global economy, we need to liberalise our trade tariffs.

E-tolling: Resolution or Revolution?

The e-toll protest is slowing the fast lane, but a more inclusive approach by Sanral’s new CEO may bring an e-toll resolution.

How SA is Changing

South Africa is a transformed society – it is there in black and white. Or is it? Research by alternative prosperity, commissioned by finweek, analysed numerous publicly available statistics on transformation across a person’s lifetime to assess the progress that has been made since the dawn of democracy. 

Addressing Youth Unemployment

Joblessness among South Africa’s young population is staggeringly high, and economic reforms are desperately needed in order to address this critical issue.

Organic Growth For Free-Range Farmer

Jeanne Groenewald went from producing free-range chicken for her family to becoming a Woolworths supplier. She is not only passionate about the welfare of the birds she raises, but also strives to uplift her employees and the community of Grabouw in where her business is located.