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High-end art has always made for a compelling investment, and fractional ownership means investors without billions can now get into the game…
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Investors say the argument for unbundling Tencent is compelling, citing China’s political risk. Prosus chair Koos Bekker sees it entirely differently…
The how-to (and why) of hard currency ETFs
There’s an ETF for just about anything you can think of – and in hard currency. Here’s what to consider…
Investing offshore: A South African’s A to Z guide
Offshore investing decoded – from allowances to tax traps. A smart guide for South African investors ready to go global…
The exchange … with Remgro’s Jannie Durand
Remgro has slated the length of time it takes to do deals in South Africa as ‘totally unacceptable’. Still, business is looking up…
House arrest: How the GEPF lost out
The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) claims its 4.9% return for 2024 is “satisfactory”. It’s not. With too much of its portfolio invested in…
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