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Marika Sboros and Jani Allan on the price of public shame
Former South African media celebrity and columnist Jani Allan talks about the effects on health in mind, body and spirit of nearly 27 years of slut-shaming.
Natasha Sideris: Inspirational creator of Tasha's, SA's hottest restaurant chain
"Tasha" Sideris borrowed from loan sharks and worked punishing hours to get her first store started, proving the point that successful entrepreneurs need 99% perspiration along with 1% inspiration. In this fascinating interview, she tells her story to Biznews.com's Alec Hogg.
Nedgroup's UK chief: Building cash pile - picking up European equities, property
Andrew Yeadon, who is head of investments in London for Nedgroup Investments, takes us through his current favourites - and sectors he's avoiding. Taster: He is building up the cash holdings to take advantage of probable opportunities from some areas that he reckons are overheated, but is still keen on…
Helena Conradie, CEO of Satrix on Tax Free Investing
South Africa's National Treasury opened the gates for tax free investing on 1 March 2015. This is possibly the most generous gesture investors have ever received from government as ALL the returns on your money saved, be it interest, dividends or capital gains will be delivered to you free of…
Satrix CEO talks Passive AND Active Investing
As more capital flows into passive investment strategies locally and abroad, inevitably the debate sharpens as to whether passive or active portfolio management is better. As a serious investor, there is merit in applying your mind to the detail of the arguments as many of the sweeping statements around performance…
In a sea of fixed interest unit trusts, how do you choose?
Futuregrowth manages five fixed interest unit trusts for OldMutual. Each fund serves a very different purpose depending on the needs ofthe investor. Criteria like risk, volatility, duration and securityselection all have an impact on how the portfolio will behave. Candice Painespoke to Michael van Rensburg, portfolio manager with Futuregrowth AssetManagement,…
A Macro Outlook for bonds from Futuregrowth Asset Management
What happens in the fixed interest market depends very much on the inflation outlook and the ensuing monetary policy responses. The broad macro outlook as well as political influences play a part too which is why fixed interest managers are always so interesting to talk to in that they pull…
Rational Perspective 8.4.2015
Rational Perspective 8.4.2015 by Biznews.com
Inspirational: Themba Baloyi - intrapreneur, YGL, runner, thinker
From a home where old newspapers were collected for their information value to the formulation of an idea that eventually became the revolutionary Discovery Insure, 38 year old Themba Baloyi is a role model for the New South Africa. An accomplished runner who has a silver medal among his 11…
Neal Smith, SIMGlobal fund manager talks China's growth risks
China is a nation in transition. It's trying to move from lowcost, low value-add exports and state-financed construction into a provider of high value industries and services and increased domestic consumption. And with this change comes some inevitable risks borne out of a precarious balancing act between debt, property, a…
Budget 2015 shone a light on a RA tax loop hole
Some aspects of the 2015 Budget put fear into some hearts. One point in particular remains in flux and we wait to see which way legislation will go. In 2008, the maximum age at which you could contribute to a retirement annuity was removed; and at the same time retirement…
US psychiatrist Dr Ann Childers talks to Marika Sboros about food and mood
US psychiatrist Dr Ann Childers has a special interest in helping her patients improve their mental health through optimum nutrition. She says a low-carb, high-fat diet that includes saturated fat is the way to go for adults and children.
Nedgroup Investments appoints replacement global portfolio manager
Nedgroup Investments Best of Breed philosophy means that they spend an inordinate amount of time looking for the best portfolio managers in each asset class or across strategies ensuring that their funds are run by superior managers consistently. This process has led them to recently appoint US based The Killen…
OffshoreAlert's David Marchant exposes the massive Belvedere Ponzi scheme
Investigative journalist David Marchant specialises in tracking down fraudsters who use offshore financial centres. The latest and potentially greatest exposé by his OffshoreAlert is the Belvedere Management Ponzi scheme operated out of Mauritius by two South Africans - Cobus Kellermann and David Cosgrove. In this special podcast, Marchant tells Biznews.com's…
Happy Ralinala: Front row view of how women empowerment transforms
Head of ABSA Business Banking, Happy Ralinana, was blessed with the intellect that gave her the ability to matriculate at 15 and, later, an MBA. She learnt about women empowerment first-hand through her bread winning mother who was a taxi driver in the 1970s - as tough and unlikely a…
Alec Hogg interviews Arnold Fourie, CEO of Pinnacle Technology Holdings Ltd
Alec Hogg interviews Arnold Fourie, CEO of Pinnacle Technology Holdings Ltd by Biznews.com
Adrian Gore: Discovery has the chassis - now watch us grow
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore unpacks how the group will allocate the R5bn raised in its rights issue - only its third capital raising since its creation in 1992. Bringing the 250 000 member Discovery Credit Card "into the belly" of the company will make it possible to leverage it into…
Dr Adolph Klenk on how caffeine can prevent hair loss
Dr Adolph Klenk on how caffeine can prevent hair loss by Biznews.com
Jonno Proudfoot – a taste of Real Meal Revolution health benefits to come
Jonno Proudfoot – a taste of Real Meal Revolution health benefits to come by Biznews.com
Why Best of Breed? From 5 to 150 tells its own story - Nic Andrew
After the well publicised performance travails at Piet Viljoen's RECM, its biggest public supporter Nedgroup Investments has been asked why the continued loyalty. Alec Hogg visited with the man who makes the ultimate decision to retain RECM, Nedgroup Investments chief Nic Andrew. Here's Nic's thoughts on the matter - and…