[TOP STORY] What is credit investing in terms of fixed income?

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Tarryn Sanker from Stanlib explains that – unlike government debt, which is deemed to be risk-free – ‘these credit instruments present investors with a level of credit risk, as obligations to pay interest and/or repay principal may not be met’.

27 Sep 2024 2AM English South Africa Business News · Business

[TOP STORY] Oil makes the world go round, insurance is the lubricant

Meryl Pick of Old Mutual Investment Group explores the complexities of maritime insurance and underscores its crucial role in maintaining global trade and economic stability.

27 Mar 2AM 7 min

No rush to be buying in this market

Gary Booysen of Rand Swiss weighs in on FirstRand upping its stake in Optasia. Will they one day buy it out? Plus, analysis on the market as the war marches on. Buy the dips? Buy gold? What about coal? Meryl Pick of Old Mutual Investment Group on why the closure…

27 Mar 1AM 21 min

[TOP STORY] Energy prices can reshape monetary policy decisions

Albert Botha from Ashburton Investments considers fuel-price consequences, the MPC decision and the stagflation spectre. Are we in for a rough ride?

26 Mar 3AM 6 min

Selling Sasol, buying gold and PGM miners

Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors on Sasol's sharp rebound since the lows of last year. Is there still value or is it profit taking time? Albert Botha of Ashburton Investments weighs in on today's tough MPC meeting. The expected rate cut is surely off the table even as SA…

26 Mar 1AM 20 min

[TOP STORY] Know your credit rights right before you need to use them

René Moonsamy from the National Debt Counselling Association looks at consumer rights before and after accessing credit, reckless lending and borrowing, and the evolving landscape of credit products like Buy Now, Pay Later. The Consumer Protection Act’s role in safeguarding consumers from unfair practices is also highlighted.

25 Mar 2AM 6 min