🔒 CFOs are favouring equity over debt as corporate finance landscape shifts, banks hike interest rates
Bloomberg reports that for the first time in over two decades, it’s cheaper for US blue-chip companies to sell shares than to borrow.
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David Bacher assesses Crash of Rand, SA shares in May – storm warning or great opportunity?
The quiet in March and April proved to be the calm before May’s storm with all hell breaking loose on investment markets – and any Rand-related asset taking a hammering.
Employment Equity Amendment Act – destined for disaster
The recently ratified Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEAA) in South Africa, aimed at promoting transformation in the private sector, has raised concerns about the future implications for individuals and businesses.
Sean Peche on power of executive culture: Japan’s corporate advantage, SA Govt’s obvious deficiency
Sean Peche explains the fall of the Rand, compares SA’s govt. to the executive of a company and tells us why to invest in Japan’s corporates.
SA’s ‘equity’ hurdles limit investment in satellite internet service, Starlink
SA’s Employment Equity Amendment Act faces backlash, while regulatory hurdles limit investment in Musk’s satellite internet service.
CEO’s inside track on Afrimat – SA-focused high quality mining stock which traded 50% higher in April
In this in-depth interview, Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden shares unique insights into the ambitious company’s progress.
Best performing funds in 2021
It is important to recognise that although it is short-term in nature, there have been some stand-out performances from fund managers in 2021.
Tongaat Hulett proposes R4bn rights offer
Tongaat Hulett has announced a proposed major recapitalisation via a rights offer of new shares, partially underwritten by Magister, a shareholder and strategic partner.
Oil’s epic crash: When WTI became WTF, and unnerved equity and currency markets
The oil meltdown accelerated, with huge losses sweeping through markets as the world runs out of places to store unwanted crude.
Pan African Resources is breathing new life back into the legends of South African gold
Pan African Resources continued to show its dealmaking prowess in 2017 through the development of the R1.7bn Elikhulu Tailings Project in Evander, Mpumalanga.