Nov 19, 2019 03:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
With the impeachment hearings for President Donald Trump under way, several American diplomats and ambassadors have testified about the influence of oligarchs on the Trump administration. I am a scholar of international...
African multinationals bring home much more than profits
Nov 19, 2019 03:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Often when companies take their operations abroad, a practice referred to as internationalisation, the main intention of the owners or managers is to increase corporate earnings. They achieve this by reaching new foreign...
Financial services need to wake up to fact that treating customers well is good business
Nov 19, 2019 03:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Economy
South Africas regulatory regime for the financial services sector is going through major changes. The question is whether companies can adapt to a principles-based approach. Or will they default back to rules-based...
To tackle unemployment, start by empowering jobseekers
Nov 19, 2019 02:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
If youve ever lost your job, youll know how overwhelming and difficult it can be. One day youre in work, the next youre not and so starts the hunt to find another job. This can be particularly tricky if you lose your...
Economics of Labour's plan to nationalise broadband – £20 billion cost is unrealistic
Nov 19, 2019 02:35 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Labour has promised to give every home and business access to free full-fibre internet by 2030 if elected in the 2019 UK election. To do this, it plans to nationalise several parts of BT and create a free-of-charge,...
U.S. Treasuries edge tad down amid quiet trading day ahead of FOMC member Mester’s speech
Nov 18, 2019 11:46 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries edged tad lower during Mondays afternoon session amid a relatively quiet day ahead of FOMC member Mesters speech, scheduled to be delivered today by 17:00GMT. The yield on the benchmark 10-year...
UK gilts fall ahead of November manufacturing, services PMI
Nov 18, 2019 10:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United Kingdoms gilts fell during European trading hours Monday as investors remained side-lined amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance. However, attention might turn...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects