http://www.itinews.co.zaThe complete South African Financial Services News and Information PortalCopyright (C) 2006editor@itinews.co.zawebmaster@itinews.co.zaenITINews RSS Generatorhttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=8&subcategoryid=1215&itemid=ce8dc738-6e6f-45fb-8627-3ca980accd3bThe history of a country's currency forms a valuable part of its heritage - With September being heritage month, the value of coin collecting and investing is examined below. editor@itinews.co.za (Edited by ITInews)Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=8&subcategoryid=1181&itemid=6254d204-c00b-4da2-aff8-09eab8fc6ab9What is ultimately required for a sustainable economy is for consumers to save and invest more - With almost 60% of South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) coming from consumers, it is somewhat encouraging to note the current boost in consumer confidence, which has seen Retail sales surpass expectations and make an impressive surge to 4,6% in May 2010.editor@itinews.co.za (Sylvester Kgatla)Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=8&subcategoryid=1018&itemid=12bf452a-c4ef-4875-a4ba-0cc6649c3977FNB House Price Index - November 2008 - The FNB House Price Index continued its worsening year-on-year percentage change trend in December, to record its second month of average price deflation by this measure to the tune of -1.7%.editor@itinews.co.za (John Loos)Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=8&subcategoryid=1018&itemid=001aadcf-f2bd-4bd4-8085-f57681abfaccSouth Africans are finally beginning to concede that a recession may just be on the cards - President Kgalema Motlanthe has even used the word depression, and our pundits seem a little less certain that our current account surplus will protect us, or that our tight credit policies and our non-dollarised economy will cushion the blow.editor@itinews.co.za (Lloyd Coutts)Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=8&subcategoryid=1222&itemid=062090c1-7bb0-4e7a-87dd-397e4be51977All it takes is one heroic woman - Barely a month goes by without an intermediary contacting me regarding the difficulty in realizing their clients' investments in one or other property syndication scheme. webmaster@itinews.co.za (Brent Wilson)Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=8&subcategoryid=1215&itemid=94e89a95-75cb-4f72-861d-bfee14a6a39bSouth Africa has a wealth of rare coins which are of high value - bidorbuy.co.za, South Africa's leading online marketplace has facilitated the sale of an 1892 ZAR Kruger pond sold for a staggering R210, 000editor@itinews.co.za (Gillian Meier)Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=8&subcategoryid=1181&itemid=1e8b2e8c-f801-4432-b507-f18d855816baSome basic truths about saving with a balanced porftolio - It is important to get expert advice from a licenced financial planner before embarking on a lifelong strategy for saving and securing your future well-being.editor@itinews.co.za (Nigel Benetton )Sun, 17 Dec 2006 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=8&subcategoryid=1009&itemid=be584df1-878a-44bd-a876-98eb6ea8a70dLife wrappers get round FSB delays - "A well-regulated industry is important for investors, financial advisors, and the industry; and of course, to attract inward investment into South Africa," noted Inve$ting Abroad editor, David Bamber.editor@itinews.co.za (David Bamber )Sat, 23 Sep 2006 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=8&subcategoryid=1181&itemid=4045e68b-a513-4900-a25a-c0b6532f35e2Weathering stock market falls - It was certainly a shock to see almost 17% shaved off the JSE All Share Index from its record peak of 22 094 on 11th May 2006. The 'correction' so-called lasted until 13th June when the index had dropped to 18 380.editor@itinews.co.za (Nigel Benetton)Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/news.aspx?categoryid=8&subcategoryid=1018&itemid=26fa7281-7306-4c30-85a5-3136b6a974d8Activity in the mortgage market may decline further - The slowdown in the housing market is now clearly entrenched, with a persistent deceleration in the growth of house prices.editor@itinews.co.za (Elna Moolman)Tue, 01 Aug 2006 12:00:00 AM GMT