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Technology can transform South Africa’s mining sector
Sustainable mining needs sustainable practices, writes Rudie Opperman, Manager for Engineering and Training, Middle East and Africa at Axis Communications.
Investing in new highs
While many investors may feel nervous about the potential for a fall, Schroders analysis of stock market returns since 1926 shows that investing at a new high can be profitable.
Will financial planners ever be professionals?
The two most important professions of the 21st century are, undoubtedly, the medical profession and the financial planning profession, says Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, Fundhouse
Demystifying financial products
Too many people are confused by financial services offerings, says the Executive Director of Thapantha Financial Services, Tsotetsi Phoba, whose firm works hard to match people and products.
Start investing through a tax-free investment, asap
Using tax-free investments, also known as tax-free savings accounts, and starting as soon as possible, can have meaningful benefits for wealth-building, writes Pierre Jean Marais, retail marketing at Momentum Wealth.
Systematic investing:the future of investing
According to Conway Williams and Sajjaad Ahmed from Prescient Investment Management, "the days of large, traditional asset management teams are fading, making way for leaner, technology and data-driven investment approaches".
ETFs, ETNs and AMCs: is this the future of investing?
Recent developments in the market for exchange-traded products are providing access to a whole new world of investment opportunities for financial advisors and their clients.
The arithmetic is not in active funds’ favour
Active versus passive is a dead concept according to Kingsley Williams , Satrix. A blend of man and machine, or active and indexation, should be the best strategy going forward.
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