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Just in: South Africa’s GDP increases by 4.6% in first quarter of 2021

FNB
Money Matters

Just in: South Africa’s GDP increases by 4.6% in first quarter of 2021

Sterling edges up as tight lab
Business & Finance

Sterling edges up as tight labour market supports further rate hikes.

By Mercury18-01-2023 11:40

A brief update on the trade markets by Mercury Foreign Exchange Limited.

Rand
Business & Finance

Sterling slips as dollar bounces after inflation sell-off.

By Mercury16-01-2023 11:59

A brief update on the trade markets by Mercury Foreign Exchange Limited.

Borrowing money
Business & Finance

How debt can be a sensible way to build wealth

By The Conversation13-01-2023 15:35

Debt can be a useful way to build wealth if it is managed carefully and wisely

rand
Business & Finance

Dollar wobbles after US inflation data, yen on the rise

By Mercury13-01-2023 15:35

A brief update on the trade markets by Mercury Foreign Exchange Limited.

Dollar slips on China re-openi
Money Matters

Dollar slips on China re-opening and hopes of slower US rate hikes

By Mercury09-01-2023 15:12

A brief update on the trade markets by Mercury Foreign Exchange Limited.

Budget, plan and save in 2023
Business & Finance

Five tips for managing your budget: budget, plan and save in 2023

By The Conversation29-12-2022 10:21

There’s nothing quite like a new year to prompt us to take stock of our lives, our health, our goals – and our finances.

Cryptocurrency FSCA
Money Matters

FSCA warns South Africans to AVOID trading with this Cryptocurrency

By Nokwanda Ncwane02-02-2022 19:30

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has warned South Africans against trading with ByBit Fintec Limited.

Elon Musk
Business

Elon Musk reveals tax bill – Here’s how many billions he spent in 2021

By Samantha Riddle20-12-2021 16:13

Elon Musk has revealed his steep 11 figure tax bill in retaliation to those who claim the Tesla CEO isn’t paying his fair share.

SAFCOIN makes history as SA’s
Money Matters

SAFCOIN makes history as SA’s first cryptocurrency to go global

By Pauline Torongo01-09-2021 12:39

SAFCOIN claims its spot alongside the world’s hottest cryptocurrencies; becomes first South African crypto to be listed on a global trading platform.

SASSA grant
Money Matters

SASSA FAQs: Here is everything you need to know about grants

By The South African26-08-2021 15:25

If you’ve ever had to apply for a SASSA grant, you know the questions that often go unanswered. We tried to find some answers to help you …

Couples that invest together stay together
Business & Finance

Couples that invest together stay together

By Pat Magadla12-08-2021 11:00

According to research, only 37% of people discuss their financial situation before committing to their partner.

Gender diversity is good governance
Business & Finance

Gender diversity is good governance

By Elize Botha09-08-2021 09:00

Gender diversity is a key indicator of a company’s commitment to economic participation for everyone. It makes a company more representative and gives it a social licence to operate.

Women’s Month & Investment
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Take our short survey about Women’s Month & Investment and win R1000!

By Old Mutual06-08-2021 12:07

How much do you know about Investments? Complete our short survey and stand a chance to win 1 of 4, R1000 cash prizes.

Speculative nature of bitcoin means a zero-sum game for investors
Business & Finance

Speculative nature of bitcoin means a zero-sum game for investors

By Saliegh Salaam05-08-2021 11:32

Investing in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin is akin to playing the lottery and investors must practice caution when including speculative asset classes in their portfolio.

Summer bodies (and budgets) are made in winter!
Business & Finance

Summer bodies (and budgets) are made in winter!

By Elize Botha04-08-2021 10:33

Seasonal overindulgence can affect your figure as well as your finances. We share advice on how to curb “comfort spending” in the cold months

Facebook-FILES-US-ISRAEL-SECURITY-TECH-RIGHTS-SPYWARE
Money Matters

Can Facebook’s $1 bn gamble help it regain lost cool?

By AFP23-07-2021 16:51

Facebook’s user base is indeed ageing. The proportion of over-65s has shot up roughly a quarter over the past year.

Islamic Sukuk notes could be the solution retirement savers need to protect their income
Business & Finance

Islamic Sukuk notes could be the solution retirement savers need to protect their income

By Maahir Jakoet15-07-2021 14:45

(Partner Content) Not as volatile as listed shares nor as conservative as cash linked to the interest rate, sukuks are the ‘goldilocks of assets’ — offering a balance of risk and growth potential.

Decoding Diversification: The key to investment success
Business & Finance

Decoding Diversification: The key to investment success

By Michael Dodd14-07-2021 13:34

(Partner Content) Many South Africans felt the effects of global economic uncertainty last year, and 2021 may prove to be similarly unstable.

Has COVID-19 been SA's savings wake up call?
Business & Finance

Has COVID-19 been SA’s savings wake up call?

By Gontse Tsatsi12-07-2021 10:53

(Partner Content) There’s nothing quite like a crisis to focus the mind and force much-needed change.

Nine mindset changes that will turn you from employee to entrepreneur
Business & Finance

Thinking like a boss can help get your finances in shape

By Pat Magadla08-07-2021 12:10

(Partner Content) Apply small business management thinking to grow your personal finances

Five investment myths that are keeping you from achieving your financial goals
Business & Finance

Five investment myths that are keeping you from achieving your financial goals

By Pat Magadla07-07-2021 13:20

(Partner Content) Common investment myths that keep you from financial growth

Balance your mental, physical and financial health for a better 2021
Business & Finance

Balance your mental, physical and financial health for a better 2021

By Elize Botha05-07-2021 13:45

(Partner Content) 2020 upended everything about life as we knew it, bringing personal, social and financial challenges on an almost unimaginable scale.

How to be an activist with your money
Business & Finance

How to be an activist with your money

By Melissa Moore01-07-2021 17:38

(Partner Content) While young South Africans may know how to hold companies to account on social media, they may not be fully aware of the power wielded by their pockets.

Shari'ah - the value of aligning investments with purpose
Business & Finance

Shari’ah – the value of aligning investments with purpose

By Saliegh Salaam30-06-2021 11:30

(Partner Content) Old Mutual (pioneers in ethical investing) and Al Baraka Bank (pioneers in Islamic Finance) have worked together to combine the principles of ethical and Shari’ah investing, creating our joint investment: The Old Mutual Al Baraka Shari’ah Funds.

Success in ESG investing is equally about 'why' you measure as 'what' you measure
Business & Finance

Success in ESG investing is equally about ‘why’ you measure as ‘what’ you measure

By Fawaz Fakier28-06-2021 15:57

(Partner Content) After more than a decade, responsible investing is now maturing into an established discipline that requires improved analytics to make sense of a tsunami of environmental, social and governance (ESG) data.

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