Revisiting the Belvedere Ponzi with David Marchant
Six months ago we were tipped off about allegations of a massive global Belvedere ponzi scheme being run by two South Africans, Cobus Kellermann and David Cosgrove.
Undictated
Alec Hogg’s regular column covering investment, economics, moneycraft and, occasionally, something very personal.
IMF drops SA economic growth forecast – R60bn gone walkabout
Annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund still attract my attention because in the “bad old days”,
Learn from history – or remain forever a child
While writing a context for a Biznews article yesterday, I found myself quoting Cicero, the long dead Roman orator and philosopher whose beliefs live on through the blueprint of democracy
Time to grab easy profits from Volkswagen, Glencore shares?
The best time to buy assets, Baron Rothschild said in the 1700s, was when there’s blood in the streets, even if it’s your own blood.
Another blow for the Rhodes Legacy – Jhb’s Rand Club finally closing down
Founded by Cecil Rhodes in 1887, the Rand Club served as the watering hole of South Africa’s richest and most powerful men during most of the 20th century.
A better life starts when we stop feeding the evil wolf
Among the benefits of a long-haul flight is catching up on movies. Disney’s movie Tomorrowland gave me a couple of hours entertainment on the way home.
My London highlight courtesy of Nicole Kidman and Rosalind Franklin
A month in London is barely enough to scratch its surface. Meeting South Africans flourishing in their new home has been inspiring.
Can we encourage our countryman to return home after eight years in Vancouver?
Yesterday, a countryman wrote that after eight years in Vancouver, at the end of the year his family is coming home to Cape Town. But he says he’s worried.
SA entrepreneurship has lost Kevin de Villiers, one of its greatest champions
Co-founder of the Arcay Group, Kevin de Villiers, died on Sunday after losing his battle against cancer.
A guaranteed route to success – never take others for granted
A small group of us made the six hour round trip from London to Birmingham on Saturday where we were privileged to witness the restoration of Springbok rugby pride.