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Richard Gosnell appears on CNBC Africa

Richard Gosnell of Taquanta’s Asset Management: Quants team spoke about Nedgroup Investments Quants Core Equity on CNBC Africa.

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Challenges and opportunities for importers in economic downturn

There’s good news and bad news for local importers in the current economic downturn. Stephen Rogers discussed how to take advantage of the opportunities and limit the downside.

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Preservation, protection and growth – questions answered

Are issues of preservation, protection and growth mutually exclusive? Steve Roberts answers some frequently asked questions on this thorny subject.

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Taquanta Absolute(ly) Tops

Early in 2008, Taquanta issued a release warning that some Absolute Return Funds might not end up being as absolute as investors believed/hoped. Turns out, Taquanta was right…

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Cowardly lions and absolute returns

Bull or bear? Smart investors generally tailor their strategies to take advantage of the particular characteristics of these phases of the economic cycle. But what if the market is in neither bull nor bear phase?

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SA banks safe for money market investments

South African banks remain safe for money market investments despite the turmoil in international financial circles.

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Change to cash – or not?

With the volatility and uncertainty surrounding the equity and bond markets at present, cash is becoming an increasingly attractive option for confused and concerned investors. But cash should not be seen as an ‘all or nothing’ alternative.

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Taquanta Investment Holdings BEE deal squared away

The Taquanta BEE deal is done and paid for – four years early. Taquanta is now a truly independent financial services company.

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Medical Schemes need to improve cash management

Most medical schemes have millions of rand languishing in current accounts earning little if any interest. They may as well simply pour their cash down the drain – or they could proactively manage their cash.

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No place for gut feel and human nature in volatile markets – Part I

Far too many share trades are based on crystal ball gazing or gut feel. There is a better way.

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