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30 Apr 2019

Domestic freight forwarding challenges grow as economy struggles

Economic times are tough, and there is no industry where it is more apparent than in the freight forwarding industry.  Profit margins are low and escalating fuel prices, toll fees and crime are further adding to cost pressures faced by the industry. 
30 Apr 2019

Does investing for a better South Africa require prescription?

Forcing retirement funds to invest in certain prescribed assets is likely to have unintended consequences.  It’s likely to worsen the already fragile confidence in the economy. It’s also likely to fuel policy uncertainty in areas such as property rights. These views were expressed by Elias Masilela, Executive Chairman of DNA Economics and Chairman of Impact...
30 Apr 2019

Simplifying a changing retirement landscape

The retirement landscape continues to change.  The default regulations introduced earlier this year represent significant change, and this stems from National Treasury’s aim to ensure that people have a sustainable income throughout retirement.
30 Apr 2019

Local can be lekker too

By Dave Mohr (Chief Investment Strategist) & Izak Odendaal (Investment Strategist) from Old Mutual Multi-Managers.  A third of 2019 is basically over and returns have been good for local investors so far this year. This is largely because of strong gains in global equities. With the rand flat against the dollar year-to-date, local investors have...
30 Apr 2019

Equity markets: when angels fall

By David Lerche, Senior Investment Analyst at Sanlam Private Wealth. Over the past few years, several former stock market darlings have been dramatically toppled from their perches – Aspen, EOH, Mediclinic, Brait, Fortress B and Pioneer Foods are among those whose share prices have more than halved. These companies were all investor favourites – their...
30 Apr 2019

King Price delivers SA’s best customer experience, says new award

Insurer King Price has been named the brand that delivers the best customer experience in South Africa, thanks to its innovative use of technology to ensure a smoother claims process for loyal clients.
30 Apr 2019

Making the workplace work - for people

By: Kurtney Naidoo, Research Analyst, Alexander Forbes Research Institute.  When we talk of our place of work, it’s invariably in the context of how we can earn a living and get ahead in life. But perhaps we need to recognise that the workplace plays a far greater role in our daily lives: it sets the...
30 Apr 2019

Weaker rand expected after the elections – even if we have Ramaphoria 2.1

By Bianca Botes, Corporate Treasury Manager at Peregrine Treasury Solutions. While elections are just days away, the rand has remained relatively unresponsive to local elements ranging from politics to economic data. Rather, the rand’s movements have been determined by the prevailing global backdrop and risk-on/risk-off environment, and they are not a result of any particular...
29 Apr 2019

Good corporate governance is a way of life for SAMBRA winner

By Ebrahim Asmal, Executive Head: Claims & Group Sourcing, Santam. At no point in corporate history have ethics and good corporate governance been more important. With the online marketplace operating across global borders, online reviews and digital word-of-mouth are either building brands or knocking them down. Companies with a strong commitment to doing the right...
29 Apr 2019

Protests a feature of run-up to elections on 8 May: Ipsos

Ongoing and high-profile service delivery protests have been an important feature of the run-up to the National and Provincial elections on 8 May 2019.  This is according to research company, Ipsos.

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