Articles by Staff Writer
Some emerging markets are vulnerable
The IMF says that while emerging market countries have been broadly resilient so far to the global credit crisis, some 'remain vulnerable' to a credit pullback
More money for skills
Statistics indicate that employers are paying more as a result of the skills shortage
Manuel defends inflation gauge
Trevor Manuel has defended South Africas main inflation gauge after criticism that it has prompted overly aggressive interest rate hikes
Rental returns on the upswing
Looking to rent a property, or even become a landlord? Then read on for best advice from Karen Koen of Rentproperty.co.za
Life insurers hit by policy lapses
Most South African insurance companies were concerned about the high rate of surrenders and lapses last year, an Old Mutual actuary said yesterday.
Getting all Moody over South Africa
Ratings agency Moody’s has given its view on SA’s economic outlook – it’s a shame the media can’t agree on what it means
Legal Hurdle to splitting divorcee's pension
Retirement fund administrators want greater clarity on how an amendment to the Pension Funds Act affects the separation of all divorcees' retirement assets.
Have you got the right investment strategy?
Short-term movements, investment objectives and when to take to the mountains until the storm has passed.
Rate hike may slow economic growth
Although the recent increase of the repo rate has strengthened the rand, the hike will hurt households and potentially slow economic growth.
How to buy a house
If you're thinking of purchasing a property then follow this guide to the basics of property buying.
Justmoney.co.za kickstarts sales of personal finance products online
A new website designed to help people save money on their bank accounts, credit cards and mortgages, is set to change the way banks and financial services providers use the internet to sell personal finance products.
Little man will ride it out
With fears of an economic slowdown, South Africa's major banks are optimistic that small businesses will survive