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Coming soon Consolidation? EB - where to Who's making the money? Does niche insurance cost more? Is it sustainable? It seemed like a good idea at the time... Ant crushed Diversification at a cost Help or hinderance Box ticking now an art Market volatile last week A green light for Alternative Channel m Cubed Life merger Deep Concern in Nepal What are asset managers thinking about now - Merrill Lynch Nearly a dozen – CPI up by 9.8% in February UN unveils latest list of ‘10 stories the world should know more about’ Be careful when interpreting PPI numbers Clarity at last in the medical schemes environment Hawkish comments raise the prospect of a rate hike Documenting your succession plan is sage advice Alpha has been produced locally Credit cards - not so smart? Not entirely convinced - prime rates Don’t gamble - CFD have their place in a volatile market The fundamentals don’t change that quickly Double whammy - Who really wants a low yield, high-risk investment? Foreigners are not that clever when it comes to the local market What is stagflation? Pension funds waiting for National Treasury It’s a zero sum game - the hunt for alpha Norwich Union reveals results of their UK life insurance market survey Ant Insurance finds another FSP Clarity and market opportunity – medical schemes and insurance split confirmed Investec PMI sinks to its lowest level since 2003 World waiting for climate change solution, says UN Corporate governance - anyone for orphanware? SA holds UN security council presidency in April The JSE (1 April) Men from the ministry - new appointments at the FSB Up, down or hold – interest rates decision on Thursday About absolute certainty, returns, and performance fees - Absolute return funds The local market last week, up on Friday Economist calls for an end to inflation targets The 'R' word used for the first time in nine years 50 50 split on the interest rate announcement New money should be running for the hills - asset management An umbrella might be a solution We cant run away now - Mboweni announcing another 50 bps interest increase About Bear Sterns, subprime and why it happens Latest ombud ruling suggests that all dealings should be recorded properly Corporate governance - can it be measured? Life insurers - fundamentals not as strong and CIS benefiting - report The rate hike – another view Section 14 delays – there is recourse Brain drain can also be brain gain for some source countries – UN report UK MPC cuts rates to fight inflation Do you have an uncle - Another retailer gets into the funeral plan business Home Affairs standing in the way of kids getting grants Errant life insurers remain anonimous Pick your clients carefully Corporate governance in South Africa - Not doing to badly Fed panders to modern psyche New and improved - RFP process updated Get creative or lose the race - economic policy Get the balance right - passive or active? Client decisions in the face of inflation March was tough – hedge funds Putting the financial sector into perspective The benefit of foresight - contractual savings Guardrisk products not out of the woods yet Integrated benefits make business sense Private equity explained Credit crunch impacts German bank Light at the end of the tunnel? The impact of electricity theft and non-payment A bolt out of the blue? Doctor suspended for putting MEC’s photo in dustbin Thoughts on a sentiment-driven market – small caps Why the difference – CIS foreign outflows UN to draw up comprehensive plan to address world food crisis US is not in a recession House prices - still struggling Gaining exposure to private equity King Who? Vehicle sales down again Company results in the next five weeks Nice and healthy thank you – private equity in South Africa Asthma still a big killer Transfer pricing solution implemented at Absa Unit trusts unpacked Low cost housing sector to benefit from foreigners Trend in German financial services sector continues Feeling the pinch? Consider a PSHL when looking for a house It didn’t make the news - R145m Reclam fine One in three malaria drugs failing in Africa All is forgiven - the new Companies Bill partially unpacked JSE impressive last week A golden lining in the high interest rate environment A buyers market – residential property SARB - CPIX update this week Algeria update Your RA may better than you think Pension funds - PFA issues two rulings Pension fund investing - who is fooling whom? Index tracking – two different experiences Questions and answers with the PFA Mamodupi Mohlala Progressive Asset Management under curatorship Thank you very much – free insurance for 12 months The right place at the wrong time - a paraody The search for alpha and the truly skilled asset manager Why is your retirement fund paying active manager fees - a deafening silence? Fairly priced – Tiger Brands is a good opportunity 08-08-08-08 – do the numbers mean anything to you? Incubator or surviourship bias, anyone? Wondering what’s going on in Switzerland? It's Monday, so it must be Netcare World could face severe economic downturn - UN Another instrument for institutional investors Interim results: Netcare spends on acquisitions How high can the ALSI still go? Unit trusts - what is a white label? Offshore insight results: Esor shines (Altx) results: WG Wearne (Altx) Super association - hunting in packs? Results: Blue Financial Services - Not so blue Xenophobic attacks in South Africa deplored by UN agencies An interesting banking play Carbon credits coming home to roost? Bank on this, perhaps not just yet… A big week – statistically speaking Don’t fall in love with your trades Overheard at lunch: A little corporate action anyone? More corporate action New listing: A junior miner lists, but are diamonds still a girl’s best friend? trading: Thinking of going online - consider this fia and Luasa agree to discuss merger Standard Bank feels the pressure Super association (SIA): LOA board says its time vote Purple Capital takes a klap Discount, discount… Telkom deal in the offing snap shot - Telkom talk dominates ALMi - a mini by any other name Technically speaking… Alexander Forbes Equity Holdings Well, I never - Pastorini and Goldfields The toughest game in town – life insurers Sanlam cautious after four months Oil, gold and the dollar The nuts and bolts of the merger - fia & luasa And there is more – Standard Bank and Liberty holdings (11 June) Union for the Mediterrannean Without Algeria? UN calls for an end to carbon addiction Let the good times roll – local commodity stocks Oil and food don’t mix very well Wanna be a rockstar? Sanlam - No UK listing planned spokesperson says Ever wonder why the oil price is so high Growing wealth divide - abcde Sorry traders, we have a technical problem… Looking for an Edge? A little too much debt, perhaps? Survey results open up the same old can of worms… BJM – dividend paid despite some pressure High local earnings levels wont carry on Are you a speculator or investor? Thank you very much Mr Governor, not… Hello volatility, my old friend - What is pushing the oil price? R350m spent on Liberty Holdings stock UN agencies revise appeal as Ethiopian drought intensifies The price and return isn’t right Events to watch this week Amalgamated Appliances or NuWorld? Purple Capital moves The power of compounding - active vs. passive management DRC - UN calls for investigation What makes foreign investors invest? Merger moving along well – fia and luasa Not so nice – Lehman Brothers An open secret - OMIGSA and Futuregrowth Zim violence threatens credibility of poll - Ban Electricity increase - Is it 12 months or nine months? Oil and the emerging markets Standard bank spends R350m on Liberty Holdings stock Health minister to assume more powers if new bills are passed Calculator launched to esimate carbon footprints of flights Finishing properly - a trustees responsibility Oil slips What has changed since 2006 Central African countries becoming impatient with Ugandan rebels Fundamental index ETF lists Empowerment ETF coming Sentula Mining: Where there is smoke… there may be fire Red letter day for banks Performance surveys – what is the point? Food crisis focus at G8 summit Banking fees - Still waiting for the report Are you a trader or an asset manager? Price announced for Liberty Holdings shares - R213.89 From bad to worse – Sentula Mining share trading halted Spread too thin - Sir Sam Jonah? Something brewing at Sekunjalo, you think? Are consumers adjusting - we will find out next week Loads of data this week - so sentiment shouldnt be the main driver Call me a cynic (updated) - Labat while TCS has a new shareholder Somali parties reach peace deal All hands on deck - King Consolidated Holdings Cheap or not - the banks index 'No smoking' pays off Sailing along nicely - Grinrod Less light at the end of the tunnel? - StatSA electricity report Alsi goes mini, runs into accounting issues The poultry people are under pressure We are not alone - confidence and car sales Production stats this week - 7 July Some action last week Sekunjalo value? And another four advisors get 'S'ed Liberty gets valuation opinion as a matter of courtesy JSE reduces fees on equities market Absa : Woolies deal gets over first hurdle Doctor, where is my prescription – Stanlib’s Lings on the inflation rate Taking another bite at the cherry – Ben Rosssouw appointed FIA CEO Property value to be unlocked by AECI? All the news is bad – buy now No appetite for purple rights offer Doing well, thank you - DAWN My view of this week Blue Monday at the JSE Fingers crossed as the JSE is back up again (15h45) Too tough to call short term – crude and gold High inflation and CPIX+ funds Cyclical business suffers - M&F Sentula Mining trading investigation continues Show me the money – Braemore Resources Time to panic for investors? Sanyati bails out as AltX loses its allure Assets still moving into money market funds - ACI SAI to start in September Do unions have a place in the new world? Evidence emerging of demand destruction in some commodities Is it time to buy index funds? WTO: globalisation boosts stability and prosperity UN peacekeeping funding approved Shari’ah 40 comes to market on Monday My view - lucky charm? Wake-up call focuses Strate Still waiting - King Consolidated Holdings Only Standard Bank looks compelling Watch this space - Esor Day 1: Shari’ah Top 40 attracts interest Emerging markets remain bulletproof The bear is back A first for the JSE – anyone for a variance swap Another one bites the dust - Corvus Capital Compromise needed to reach global trade deal – WHO chief A nice sweetener – Tiger Brands Not so Super - group? A busy time for directors at Sekunjalo, as biotech starts to take centre stage ApexHi – a charity? Oiling the wheels of the world Tru blue results - Truworths International The next 10 days… About pilots and passengers - the end of low cost airlines? Its about perception - AltX Stop the listing bus – Lesego Platinum wants off Showing their mettle Spotting the value – general retailers Vodacom BEE deal at last, with some 'black' handcuffs in place Pension fund trustee time bomb South African pension funds call for local hedge fund regulation and legislation Insurance sector reporting session looming large Check the costs Taiwan: Coming in from the cold Oil this week (31 July) Not much time left to comment on the proposed Companies Bill : Let the investors beware Anti-povety goals threatened Up, but cyclical pressure is still there – new vehicle sales Wait for the HEPS – ABIL Last man standing or Houdini escape – Corvus Capital Côte d’Ivoire toxic waste meet Ugly numbers, but still upbeat - Liberty Group Upbeat ApexHi Absa to announce plans on fees Corvus comes to the party, a bit late A big week Value destruction on a grand - Sentula Mining Enough already - go banking Spot the opportunities - interest rates Take a long term view The week ahead Summer holidays? But no one told me The never-say-die buy culture Seconds out – round number two – new JSE system falters UN climate change talks kick off in Ghana Metair suffers from currency weakening Micro Finance institutions get a helping hand BHP hearing put on hold Attempt endorsed to reduce environmental threats to human health and well-being Oops, we missed again... banking BEE ownership Tito Talks Here we go again… Millions lost as JSE and NSE trading halted Another one down, two to go Shuffle in the new blood… the saga continues at Sentula Show me the proof... Hiding in plain sight – investigation into Evercrest hedge fund collapse Fed steps in and Barclays gets involved Oops, Braemore takes a battering All is not as it seems Democracy and human rights progress JSE won't follow the pack All the same And another one joins the group - interest rates Snippet: New man visits Sudan More coordination needed - Ban Did you know - manuel's speech? Some details on the not mini budget… Sentula Mining – the hunt for the missing millions How great is BRIC really? Not such a happy man Carbon credit and farmers Parody: To zol or not to zol… Four out of four First to move Meteoric rise? Metorex - how to get it wrong At it again… Sekunjalo SENS falls over - again Construction confidence down – again Required bed time reading - banking report Property still strong - Rhode Anglo American revised downwards Better but not quite right - investor confidence Glacier melts Go East, old man DARFUR: more blue helmets in country Foodcorp admits price fixing MTN to take over iTalk A tale of two halves - comodities DRC: UN-backed government-rebel talks enter substantive phase Currency – more of the same in 09 Weaker first half expected - manufacturing What crisis - cholera in Zim Altech ordered to pay up Car sales smashed South Africa today (12.01) Bonds pricing in 250bps for 2009 Data out this week Private equity time to be tightened up? Locals are less than lekker Look to 2010 for economic recovery – Bruggemans New guy at Ashburton Blue Lines - Ghana elections About loans and dividend pay-outs - Abil Index tracker investors beware Consumer stocks – it all depends All change – again - FIA Interest rates – the February cut will be crucial There is life in the patient - PMI Tough trade conditions continue in SA ZIM: $100 trillion note unveiled Blockages and hurdles hindering growth – economist Statistics due this week and all eyes on the ANC A case of not much more – M&R Reality cheque – job losses, retrenchments and the economy Miner killed at Elandsrand gold mine What to expect with the financial crisis Bell explains board appointments Glenrand bounces big time Sector secrets – what can we learn (continued) FDI dries up - UN Talking tax Sasol transparency pushes share price down two days in a row House prices see red Woolies in negative territory Lewis stable The Italians are coming - Fiat and Chrysler Banks – an opportunity? Still on an inexplicable high – SA consumer confidence 2711: Failed local hedge fund manager to face the music at last? Barclays to keep Absa Statistically speaking (26.01 - 30.01) An open letter to SADEC A brace of data this week A deal in the pipeline, perhaps – AVI and Tiger Barclays plc plays open cards and share leaps 50% Time to quit smoking perhaps? About interest rates and growth Playing in a small sandpit - fees, capital erosion and index tracking Bonds, cash or property? Cash remains king In my opinion: Beyond our borders …. How great is it really? Banking crisis pervasive - CEO survey Slow and steady recovery A breath of fresh air from an asset manager - Stanlib Inflation surprises – economists divided Fitch Downgrades Barclays Bank to 'AA-', Outlook Revised To Stable All together now - pull... The Africa Board is coming Half full, or half empty – PPI and interest rates Ban urges leaders at Davos to forge ‘green new deal’ to fight world recession Investor confidence down Mercedes-Benz South Africa downgraded Cash and risk aversion Cheese producer admits guilt – set to pay fine Spare a thought – municipal workers demand 26% wage increase A tough call… National budget UN court splits waters of Black Sea between Ukraine and Romania Sorry for you - professional service providers SA had more tourists in November Your helping hand in property? Developing countries must help each other weather financial crisis: UN Collective investment schemes - investors and knee-jerk reactions Data out next week A lone voice in the wilderness – the Efficient Group on interest rate cut? Index trackers - a safe bet? Big bonuses despite huge losses - Mutual & Federal The colour purple - not the happiest colour My soapbox: Where are the tea leaves for the Mboweni guessing game? Impairments shocker for Absa in the second half of the year Clearing the decks - Absa and its 1500 homes Sanlam finally takes Channel Life off PSG hands Venezuela votes Is the optimal portfolio management style active or passive? Healthcare brokers up in arms, but extend an olive branch The 2009 National Budget highlights Budget 2009 – a quick view Zimbabwe: Ban calls on new government to tackle economic, humanitarian crises Madoff – hiding in plain sight - can it happen here Excuse me sir, could you spare a dime? Choose your experts carefully Events to watch this week (16 February) Traffic jam in space? Call it like it is… banks New face at the FSB Moody’s: report on the US Stimulus Act Innovation in telecommunications key to recovery Arbitrage opportunities as CMS remains mum Actuaries still rule OK Cutting ties – RAs and emigrants Mixed signals from the FSB - again Retail surprise in December, outlook remains poor Consumer protection on hold - 2011 looking likely Telco merger not out of the woods yet Analysts anxious despite solid 6-month results from Discovery Technical issues resolved Where’s my money - proposed Consumer Protection legislation An open letter to anyone who is listening - politics aside, do the right thing newsflash: Staford served Amazon loses more forest while carbon-neutral movement grows More to reinsurance than meets the eye More from Moody’s Numbers this week Building cost inflation down marginally in December Overcome differences in fight against racism Local banks are not going out of business GDP figure could force SARB hand Moody's cuts Anglo American to Baa1; outlook negative Paper thin numbers – Yorkor and Sappi Suspended and shareholders left in limbo - Country Foods My soapbox – trust me, I’m a banker: It's all about timing, isn’t it? As South Africa prepares for another rate cut announcement, either this week or in April, one local bank is calling on senior citizens and investors to invest their capital in long term fixed deposits. CPI: Interest rate cut unlikely now Green light for Vodacom vodafone merger Divorced spouses and pension funds Ban calls for release of Zim activists Liberty Holdings: Hold on to your hats Task team looks at auto sector, Nissan to work with supply base Wat nou, governor? CPI and PPI don’t cut it Ban in Tanzania Nationalised in all but name – US banks The consumer credit market worth R1.12 trillion - NCR Jonah not having a good day Truly shocking - the January trade balance -R17.4bn Malaria control measures making advances in fight against deadly disease No end is site for house price decline National carrier is a national disgrace Investec PMI down in February Oops, we did it again - AIG Believe it or not – employment statistics Motor vehicle sector in crisis - February sales down Acsis gets a new owner Its all about control of cashflow – purple capital, acsis and Besa Nigerian bank downgraded Hope for skin cancer, but local study needed first Better use of the law can end violence, discrimination against women Black card in Nigeria first Not bad, considering... Standard Bank Analysts not unhappy about Standard Bank No more caution needed at Sentula? Not a bad day’s work - acsis Showcase housing competition launched Besa merger announcement expected in May No great shakes… Standard Bank in Russian deal Some movement on climate change pact? JSE – impairment charge pushes HEPS down Three strikes and you’re out of here – Tiger and AVI In case you needed to know…MTN & Verizon Trouble brewing for poorest nations Not a pretty picture at Firstrand Firstrand must reach full year guidance figures - analyst No bail-out for local auto sector Women at risk in the current crisis There is value here - Metropolitan White label funds still the way to go – Metropolitan Metropolitan – about dividends, bonuses and targets About golden parachutes, non-disclosure, good governance - SAA does it again $1bn from US to UN Two views on South Africa from Moody’s Three views on BEE Ballooning global population adding to water crisis Standard Bank plc and SIH ratings on negative outlook Numbers next week World must help Africa reap rewards from its economic efforts “Ka-ching” invest in the casino and not the tables My soapbox: Interesting and rewarding work, if you can get it. Water deserves higher priority on development agenda Brown to replace Boardman Nigeria's Zenith bank downgraded Transnet on review by ratings agency Something brewing at Pinnacle Point Primeserv not having a good day In my opinion - How to save the world? A funny old world Take a two-year view of Old Mutual Government shouldn’t directly intervene in the South African automotive industry Investec expects EPS to be down close to 30% Would you really what to hug this share? The 'emergency' MPC call was a bit of a damp squid as the markets have already priced in a rate cut... Food prices in poor countries have yet to fall Data out next week SSF trades help to break JSE record Vunani in trouble Old Mutual SA deal approved Andulela CEO resigns immediately Shareholding too tight to mention – Huge Group China flexes its muscles ahead of G20 A rally is a rally, if you’re a day trader Thank you Mr Governor - 100bps as expected Negative view should make you go defensive Returns have less to do with skill than risk exposure Shariah ETF IPO closed Inflation a little more sticky than expected Blue gets more funding Moody's reviews notes issued by ABSA Dividend Income Fund Medicines landscape set to change dramatically Food for thought: traditional health practitioners Back to the drawing board for the JSE and SEM Fall-out from Nedbank appointment begins Not a good day if you’re a banker PMB regulations up for comment It happened and we are sorry – Standard Bank SA boss Developing countries need $1tr to weather financial crisis – Ban An interesting week last week Money supply and credit extension looking better Huge waits for an IFRS opinion Cayman Islands will share tax information with South Africa It’s all about the money - BEE Africa – a hotbed of M&A activity? Window of opportunity for guilty executives Anyone for a bit of class action? Huge and the JSE - he said, he said Fitch changes outlook on Momentum Group JSE suspends Zaptronix, CEO furious with auditors Face to face with Standard Bank There’s more to this than meets the eye - Huge Jumping ship - Oceana A wind change looming? SA automotive industry expected to face increased pressure And one makes four - Standard Bank NPA says it wasn’t us and Zuma walks A Huge premium? Zuma, Huge Group, the Easter bunny and elections R3m smack for SIM Fitch Places Redefine's Ratings on Watch Positive Ombud hammers broker who tried to fleece a friend after payout FAIS ombud dismisses complaint against Old Mutual Want to comment on the PMB regulations? From BEE shares to treasury shares SP11 trust rated A1 Forest management crucial Marketing dressed as mutton? The so-called online insurance aggregator www.Hippo.co.za is spending a fair amount of money... FSB rejects Purple Capital Fitch Affirms Land Bank at 'AA(zaf)'; Outlook Stable Ratings impact of unconventional government policies to address crisis is neutral, at best Right to reply – Hippo The law of un-intended consequences? Recovery of digital tech sector calls for new strategies An economist’s open letter to Mr Zuma A big week SA manufacturing to face increased pressure Reaching climate deal will boost private sector As clear as mud: Hippo, Telesure and their partners Fais ombud orders full refund of investment International unity key to tackling swine flu threat Is the bottom in sight? Dazed and confused by investment choices Interest rates: Let’s not overdo it Asia-Pacific’s resilience against financial turmoil being ground down Initial investor moves out of eRafi etf CMM curators have shed-loads of experience Sanlam gets innovative with an online profiler Strange but true, but there is creative genius at work UN notches up swine flu pandemic alert to level 5 Interest rates down as expected but caution is needed Chrysler to Proceed with Bankruptcy Moody's rates participations in the SP13 Trust Solutions to financial crisis must have input of developing nations JSE and Besa deal delay procedural M & F not expecting a pretty picture Company secretaries in short supply? First time rating for Tshwane Vigilance crucial as influenza A(H1N1) virus continues to evolve Huge impasse with the JSE continues No bottom in site – fewer cars sold in April Anyone for a bit of conflict of interest? FSB: Nothing untoward about Hippo advertising Nigeria surpasses Hollywood as world’s second largest film producer There’s no wool over my eyes – someone took the light bulb Sukuk investors need to focus on substance rather than rorm UN prepares for production of influenza A(H1N1) vaccine as infections rise Weak outlook for South African retailers Old Mutual upbeat? Not out of the woods yet – M&F Insight into the Old Mutual quarterly update Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe continues to decline Upcoming economic summit ‘timely and historic’ My soapbox: New look cabinet has a lot to do. Several appointments are worthy of a mention. Climate change or investor sentiment shift? Fitch Affirms HomePlan Financial Solutions at 'AAA(zaf)'; outlook stable AIG SA says its healthy A spoonful of medicine anyone - Medi-clinic? An “ah ha” moment is a buying opportunity UN drive turns to Internet to reach goal of 7bn new trees Bears, bonds and rumours Coronation won’t delist in the short-term Start nibbling, but don’t bet the house - long-term investors Influenza A(H1N1) cases now reported in 33 countries Save paper: rather email annual reports A turning tide from government to non-government bonds Roll-out remains on course on the continent – Blue Financial Services Dim outlook remains for SA mining Urgent agricultural reform vital to avert looming African food crisis World nears safer standards on chemical use Sentula Mining – it’s anyone’s guess AIG South African Subsidiaries downgraded Press release: Minister Ndebele on gift received from Vukuzakhe emerging contractors VC and PE in SA is alive and well Fitch changes outlook on South Africa's Liberty Group to negative; affirms IFS at 'AA+(zaf)' Sentula Mining chairman sees the light at last Green roots, green shoots or reverse J? It’s back to basics for structured product investors No payment for ASISA board members Big economic data week this week SAVI stays below 30 Fitch assigns Nqaba Finance 1 - 2009 refinance final national ratings Expect a rebound in 2010 Moody's: Negative Outlook for Global Automotive Manufacturers Humane vs. human settlements Fitch affirms 11 tranches and downgrades 1 tranche of 2 Ikhaya transactions Fitch seeks additional data for rating South African RMBS A Q and A with Metropolitan Holdings Trouble looming for RMBS Personal finance sea change looming, perhaps? More pain ahead, despite an anticipated rate cut Economic development must not be at expense of indigenous rights Producer inflation drop surprises Fitch changes outlook on Sanlam Life to negative; affirms IFS Fitch changes outlook on Santam to negative; affirms IFS at 'AA+(zaf)' What they said when Tito dropped the repo rate by 100 bps - updated Agriculture key to Africa’s development, stresses UN-african union report African environment ministers reach significant climate change accord GM Files for Bankruptcy Protection Discussions on negotiating texts on pact to combat global warming kick off Slight of hand and the deal evaporated No hope in sight yet – car sales Shock and horror as miners die - legal or illegal For whom the Bell tolls? Fitch adopts a wait and see approach on Bharti MTN discussions Adcock not interested in Cipla now Government, business leaders gather to tackle global jobs crisis Negative rating actions for SA corporates accelerate in 2009 FSB still investigating trades in Argent Industrial and Sentula Mining stock - update 2 UN environment agency names ‘climate heroes’ Maroga: find your funding elsewhere New greenhouse gas emissions pact should consider humanitarian suffering Let’s play fair on electricity FSR: Nxasana to replace Harris in December Bank appointments reflect lack of talent Hunger, funding deficit threatens survival of millions in Horn of Africa Alpha, beta, fees and manager skill Fitch Affirms Eskom; changes national rating outlook to stable Tannenbaum tanz: Money is no guarantee for cleverness BAN stresss preparedness as UN declares global flu pandemic BAN stresss preparedness as UN declares global flu pandemic BlackRock to buy Barclays Global Investors for USD13.5bn - HedgeWeek Better observed and enforced traffic laws vital to saving lives Good news for the shareholders at Acsis All eyes on MPC – again Land grab or development opportunity? International farmland deals in Africa In my view: To retreat or stay the course Experts at forum call for major investment in green economy FSB processes nearly 19 000 FSPs Go AltX mining exploration companies urged SA Banks clobbered Fitch Affirms Thekwini 6 RMBS Confederations Cup cock-ups cause consternation Ban invites world leaders to ‘unprecedented’ climate change summit Regulators urge caution on triple leveraged ETFs in the US About time for some good news for Sentula shareholders Purple Capital on track Don't support the thugs - buy goods from authorised dealers Fitch Comments on Anglo American/Xstrata Merger Proposal UN welcomes new UK climate change financing scheme A dash of speed and honesty please Braemore share price pummeled SA structured finance showed first downgrade in Q2 09 Moody's downgrades notes issued by MfP Finance A sea of red, but its not all doom and gloom G20 FDI policies generally positive UN officials appeal to world leaders to seal the deal Carbon what? South Africa's foreign currency rating upgraded to A3; local currency rating lowered to A3 Moody's downgrades Transnet 75 tranches downgraded and 28 transactions affected About risk and why companies remain listed? A Q and A with Ashburton Fitch affirms Standard Bank ratings Fitch Downgrades Imperial Bank to 'A+(zaf)' Integrated approach to fire prevention needed Five year interest rate outlook : There is always good news A sniff of a recovery in SA property? Fitch Downgrades Super Group to 'BB-(zaf)'; Outlook Negative The economic crisis in SA solved in 5 steps Mboweni, Manuel and the bug Standing ovation anyone? Many hands make light work – not at Eskom I can’t afford to pay more tax Minister – find someone else to suck dry please Sorry for you – it wasn’t me: insider trading focus switches All together now: take aim and shoot the messenger – banking fees My new year's resolution - better late than never What can I do? Do the right thing Pension funds - water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink? Are you part of the problem or part of the solution? It’s all about trust – isn’t it? The sharks are circling South African insider traders can’t hide any more An inspired speech - UFS Rector and Vice-Chancellor Acting CMS registrar going, going, gone... And now for the good news…There is a dearth of good news this week FSB bust insider trader Is it a fish, is it a bird, is it a plan: no it’s possibly a pyramid scheme About ghouls, rapscallions and varmints Busted When at first you don’t succeed… Merensky responds to MPC decision Insider trading & market manipulation, claim repudiation & closed funds My airport's bigger than yours: ­the Gulf, Dubai and the other emirates ASISA unhappy with my inerpretation of Fundisa Wake up insurers – look after your clients State of the nation “undress” set to put us to sleep About ‘FU’ Floyd, Jolly Julius and his band of merry men, with apologies to Robin Hood An open letter to concerned South Africans Africa for Haiti initiative launches South African Bloggers unite #SpeakZA Why don’t you just pay the claim and stop stuffing around? Tax and the national Budget - 8 February 2011 JustOneLap launched last night (23 march) … Time to change to 0.25% increments If BRICs could fly (19 April) The BRICS brand and the weakest link Year 17 - Freedom Day Africa – land of opportunity and DTAs Mindshift South Africa Press Release: Black Business Council Our time is now – Alec Erwin (press release)