An Alternative to Prescribed Assets
August 1, 2009
We all know the conundrum. Transformation is a necessary precondition for South Africa to prosper in a material and social sense. Yet how do we invest in enduring transformation? Not the kind where the caterpillar…
Good time to consider Offshore Diversification
August 1, 2009
Current rand strength may prove unsustainable against prime developed market currencies, suggesting that investors should consider placing a portion of their portfolio offshore – even if they have already used up their foreign exchange allowance….
As the South African hedge fund industry moves from its infancy stage, numerous challenges are being faced that will determine the ultimate long term success of the industry. Perhaps the most crucial of all challenges…
Investments: The way forward
July 1, 2009
Personal finance decisions and providing financial advice have become increasingly complicated over the last decade. Changes in the areas of investments, fraud prevention, tax and credit legislation, to mention a few, have all contributed to…
Those who trust the equity market to grow their wealth over time are in for a shock when they see the true impact of fees on their nest-egg.Investors who think one or two percent in…
At the outset it needs to be stated that the correlation between South Africa’s economic growth and that of the world economy has increased enormously over the past 15 years. The global economy’s woes have…
Swiss banking secrecy - quo vadis?
July 1, 2009
For the past nine months the Swiss banking secrecy has been under enormous pressure from the United States, Germany, France and the UK. Some of these countries are demanding an automatic information exchange. Others have…
As the South African hedge fund industry moves from its infancy stage, numerous challenges are being faced that will determine the ultimate long term success of the industry. Perhaps the most crucial of all challenges…