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Andrew Canter: Warning to passive investors - bond indices by nature seriously flawed
As passive investing through index trackers becomes increasingly popular, punters are expanding into bonds, previously the preserve of pension funds. Futuregrowth's CIO Andrew Canter applies his mind to bond indices and explains why they are nearly always deeply and fundamentally flawed. This reality leads to suggestions every now and then…
BizNews Global Share Portfolio 22 July 2015
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Leslie Maasdorp: BRICS bank - bringing development finance to the 21st century
The Vice President of the BRICS Bank Leslie Maasdorp tells Tim Modise that the New Development Bank to be established in South Africa will be global in character and will compliment the developmental funding institutions in the region. He says the Bank will operate differently from the Contingency Reserve Arrangement…
Lumkile Mondi: ANC's inability to take policy risk is SA's missed opportunity
Former Chief Economist of IDC Lumkile Mondi tells Tim Modise that South Africa missed the growth opportunity due to ANC inability to take policy risks. He also criticizes the mistrust of the private sector by the government saying it has retarded the pace of investment in infrastructure. Mondi calls on…
Riscura: Africa's big opportunity - $600bn in untapped private savings
Riscura's annual Bright Africa report continues to expand as it taps into new data that is emerging. The recently released 3rd edition includes research into private pension fund and insurance capital - pools that already exceed $600bn and are growing rapidly. Riscura principal and lead author of the report, Rory…
Telkom may challenge ICASA on Vodacom/Neotel merger
Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko says the company has embarked on a cost cutting exercise that includes reducing head count through voluntary retrenchments and the sale of properties. Speaking to Tim Modise, Maseko says Telkom is opposed to the Vodacom/Neotel merger in its current form and want ICASA to review the…
Why investors are clamouring for Sandton's new 240-apartment Capital on the Park
Sandton's centrally located Mushroom Park, located inside the richest square mile in Africa, is to house a new 240-apartment block. The flagship and 11th project of the Capital Hotel Group, with 40 kept for a hotel and the others already sold, only 80 of the apartments will be available to…
TEDtalk star, Leadership Academy's Swaniker: How to avoid another Mugabe
Fred Swaniker, founder of the African Leadership Academy whose TEDtalk has been watched over a million times, says the continent has the potential to solve its problems. But is hampered by leaders who don't serve the people. Speaking to Tim Modise he says the much touted growth rates are misleading…
Hugh Masekela: 'Invisible' Artists overshadowed by new celebrities - the 'Politicians'
One of South Africa's most prolific musicians with more than 55 albums to his name, Hugh Masekela tells Tim Modise that music shows are slowly becoming ‘invisible’ in South Africa. He reveals that he has only performed one show in the country this year. And at 76, the much-celebrated Masekela…
What is an asset class and how do you choose one? Satrix explains
Investing can be confusing and the simple hurdle of trying to understand what is what in investing lingo may actually stop you from taking the first step to a better funded future. Listen to Satrix explaining what asset classes are and how you go about choosing one.
The escrow alternative - yet another disruptive wave hitting traditional banking
E-escrow.co.za founder Llewellyn Morkel tells Biznews's Alec Hogg about some interesting applications for the escrow concept, ranging from manufacturing and freelance tech jobs through to a hairdresser buying wigs from China. Apart from offering an affordable new service to the broad market, escrow is another disruptive alternative to traditional banking…
Disruption arrives in SA's share market - ZARX to become second exchange
The father of disruption, Clayton Christensen, describes the classic process as one where a new entrant focuses on a segment where incumbents see little economic value. By the time it works up to full blown competitor, more efficient processes give it an advantage over established players. This could be the…
Futuregrowth: Building communities through shopping mall development
Futuregrowth's Smital Rambhai explains how the property fund helps build communities through shopping mall development.
What is Financial Freedom anyway? Satrix explains
Having enough money to do the things you want to do while covering your expenses is just the first step to financial freedom. The harder part is understanding your relationship with money; what motivates you to save and what triggers spending. Interrogating what would make you feel content financially within…
Don't make these investing mistakes!
You work hard for your money so it's important to know what mistakes to avoid when investing it. Listen to this podcast as Satrix explains what NOT to do when trying to grow your capital.
What can I expect from my investment? Satrix explains
There are certain investing principles which hold through out time. Understanding these will help you manage your expectations around the returns you can expect form your investment as well as how much you'll need for the goals you're setting.
Which Satrix product is for me?
Satrix offers a variety of unit trusts and ETFs with different stock market and asset class exposures. Understanding which one does what is important before you invest. This podcast will help to demystify the choices.
A unit trust or an ETF - which one do I choose? Satrix explains
Understanding the vehicle you are investing in will help you make better investment decisions. Satrix explains the differences and similarities between unit trusts and ETFs so you know when to choose which one.
Shell SA's Bonang Mohale - Transformation imperative for Nation Building
In an interview with Tim Modise Shell South Africa's chairman Bonang Mohale says the lack of investments in state owned enterprises together with poor corporate governance have undermined the capabilities reputations of Black leaders at these companies. He says the rate of change in the economy is not sustainable as…
A massive untapped market under SA business executives' noses
GG Alcock's background makes him an ideal bridge between South Africa's two economies. Author of Third World Child, an autobiography about growing up in rural KZN, he migrated to Johannesburg where his marketing company, Minanawe, offers a way for First World businesses to access the bottom end of the pyramid…