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| The
Role of Property as an Asset Class in Islamic Finance |
Property as
an asset class has a special importance in Islamic Finance
beceeause of its ability to replicate the cashflows of fixed
interest instruments, and because of its ability to achieve
compounded returns. Click
here for more |
| Utilising
FIX - Standardise Electronic Workflow & Improve Counterparty
Communications |
It is critical for fund
managers to improve and automate workflow efficiencies by
upgrading their technology infrastructure – including
integrating multiple systems, leveraging industry standards
for communication and generally streamlining business processes.
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for more |
| Residential
Property Investment Price Behaviour |
Investment
Overview |
Given these extraordinary
growth rates in domestic property investments, it is conceivable
that property holdings for the purpose of creating wealth
have gained prominence in recent history. Click
here for more |
 Equity
market returns in excess of 45% in 2005 have revived fears of
an imminent market correction. Click
here for more |
| SSF's
Paving the Way to a Secure Future |
Derivative
Instruments in World Financial Markets |
Single Stock Futures (SSFs)
have grown phenomenally since their introduction to the South
African market in 1998. There are now 230 single stock futures
listed and, within just four years, South Africa's SSF market
has become the second-largest market of its kind worldwide.
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for more |
The growth of the derivatives
market has been a catalyst for major changes in the way in
which both banking and securities regulators approach their
task. From a supervisory point of view, financial institutions
must have adequate systems in place to ensure prudent risk
management and capital to support the risks. Click
here for more |
| Equity
Risk Premium: A Quantitive Perspective |
Mind
Power for your career |
Many studies internationally
have debated the merits of an equity risk premium and if it
still applies, what a fair and reasonable equity premium would
be. Click here
for more |
 Isn’t
it strange that the skills that we need to perform in the
workplace or to cope with those everyday challenges are not
taught in schools, universities or business schools? Click
here for more |
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