Economy
Remaining financially fit in the face of a tough economy
The sobering news delivered by our new finance minister in the mid-term budget should give business and property owners pause for thought as they face a bumpy last quarter and prepare for an uncertain 2019.
Financial Services
Financial services the least trusted sector globally says report
Richard Rattue, CEO of CompliServeSA
The financial services industry was once again the least trusted sector in the annual Edelman Trust Barometer, which has been...
Fintech
SA business leaders could benefit more from the power of a platform economy
Having evolved over the years, a platform economy is a new breed of digitally-driven, disruptive business models. The most distinctive characteristic of this new model is the ability to expand into new markets by simply making their platform available in those new territories.
Instruments & Investments
5 tips for ensuring minority shareholder protection
Minority shareholders are often faced with the challenge of entrenching their rights in a company and making sure their voices are heard.
International
Large-in-Scale, dark volumes increase as buy-side firms focus on delivering best execution post-MiFID II
Liquidnet report reveals how MiFID II has impacted trading behavior in Europe to date and reviews the potential for further change given the rise in periodic auctions and SI volumes, contrary to the regulatory intention of increasing liquidity on lit markets.
Markets
Market Review: November 2018
Global markets started the month hesitantly in anticipation of the US midterm elections. This, alongside the trade sanctions imposed on Iran and Trump’s continued criticism of the Fed increasing interest rates, contributed to investors’ unease.
Personal Finance
It will rain again: Financial lessons we can learn from the drought
Last summer, Cape Town narrowly avoided a “Day Zero” scenario. Had Day Zero manifested, Cape Town would have faced one of the biggest humanitarian...