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View ArticleDo we need to rethink growth?
We need to start thinking about growth in broader, longer and more qualitative terms as opposed to the narrow prescriptions of GDP
View ArticleAllow the market to do its job
Evaluating “value added” in the fund management industry is a daunting task: complicated by the shrill voices of many vested interests all focused on their own objectives: ■ Politicians take positions...
View ArticleUnpacking the Value Chain
Here is our challenge as an industry: we seem unable to showcase the value our industry adds to investors, often falling prey to criticism concerning fees rather than demonstrating the very real...
View ArticleCan advisers add value?
If you believe much of the media, you hire a financial adviser to try to outperform the stock market. However, this can have very little bearing on whether you can live or retire as you would like.
View ArticleWho should control costs?
Markets work, for all participants and on a sustainable basis, if they meet the needs of these participants. To do this, they must align interests. Microeconomic theory rests on the assumption that...
View ArticleWhat the policymakers want and how to get it
Since we are in the process of retirement reform in South Africa, we are very keen to see what we can learn from the UK Pensions Regulator and whether we can successfully apply certain aspects in our...
View ArticleOPINION: How the porn industry has driven Internet innovation
We have a lot to be grateful for when it comes to the global porn industry. This sounds a bit strange, but think about it. Thanks to porn we have access to streaming video, online payment systems and...
View ArticleINSIGHT: A look at the latest measure of world markets
Finweek journalist Jessica Hubbard investigates the validity and space of adding yet another market index. According to Dr Lyal White from the Gordon Institute of Business Science, there definitely is.
View ArticleINSIGHT: Donor funding diminishing
One group of organisations that has suffered tremendously due to the unstable economy are those that are dependent on donor funding and sponsorships. Organisations like Feed a Child has had to cut on...
View ArticleINSIGHT: Western models presents high risk for emerging healthcare systems
Around the globe, people of developing countries are struggling to adapt to the changing needs and expectations of a new, emerging middle class. Because of this, emerging health economies face long...
View ArticleINSIGHT: Weak rand knocks confidence in economy
South Africa’s graduate professionals believe that the value of the rand is likely to depreciate even further in 2014; and as a result are showing an increased concern about the local economy,...
View ArticleINSIGHT: Is South Africa losing its mojo?
Not too long ago, foreign executives were desperate to participate in the promising dynamic business platform that South Africa offers. This however, has changed over the past few years. Foreigners are...
View ArticleINSIGHT: Are SA companies lacking a healthy cash culture?
According to the latest Hackett Working Capital study, there are R297bn in payables, receivables and inventory to be claimed in South Africa. We look at what SA companies need to do in order to stay in...
View ArticleINSIGHT: SA SME industry not for the unprepared
Running a small or medium enterprise in South Africa despite all the challenges we face, is definitely not for the faint hearted. Gerrie van Biljon from Business Partners Limited assesses macro and...
View ArticleINSIGHT: Bright future for online retail in SA
Following the sudden closure of four online shopping portals - SA Camera, Style36, 5 Rooms and Kinderelo - we're faced with some questions surrounding the future of online retail in South Arica. We...
View ArticleINSIGHT: The executive merry-go-round
Recent moves in South Africa’s C-Suites prove that an “inner circle” of tried, tested and trusted managers - that show quality leadership and achieved noteworthy business results - are first choice...
View ArticleINSIGHT: Transformation, Government and the private sector
This year we celebrate the 20th year of democracy in South Africa. We can look back and assess our transformation and growth as a nation with pride. A lot has changed in the public and private sectors...
View ArticleINSIGHT: Why public holidays are bad for business
All the public holidays around this time in South Africa has some serious financial implications for businesses and in turn, the economy. The effect of one public holiday can cost the country around...
View ArticleSTEP RIGHT UP: The 23 October issue
It's no surprise that the retail industry is not looking very bright, Jessica Hubbard looks into which retailer investors you should keep an eye on, and who to avoid. Cover star Bernard Swanepoel talks...
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