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Consensus investing still fails. Lessons from a legendary investor on patience, fear and quality reveal why most underperform by following the crowd…
Tax first, investments after
Be smarter about your tax affairs before you invest and it’s likely that you will end up with a lot more cash in retirement…
The new frontier asset: Fractional art
High-end art has always made for a compelling investment, and fractional ownership means investors without billions can now get into the game…
No letting go of Tencent, says Prosus chair Koos Bekker
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…
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