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Rand strength sets tone for JSE slide
June 22, 2017--The rand strengthened causing rand hedge stocks to trade under pressure, which dragged the overall index lower.
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Source: FIN24
JSE reverses earlier losses to close firmer
June 21, 2017--The JSE closed in positive territory, while the rand was caught again in volatile trade as the US dollar lost some ground.
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Source: FIN24
JSE closes lower as dollar rebounds
June 20, 2017--The JSE has reversed some of the gains recorded in the previous trading session, as it traded in the red for the greater part of Tuesday.
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Source: FIN24
Rand tanks as Public Protector opens Pandora's box on currency laws
June 20, 2017--The rand has tanked after Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane recommended changes to the Constitution that would see the removal of a clause to protect the currency.
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Source: FIN24
Gold bloodbath continues but calm returns to JSE resources
June 19, 2017--Calm has returned to the JSE's resources sector on news that implementation of the Mining Charter could be postponed, but gold shares have continued to drop sharply.
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Source: FIN24
JSE bruised as mining stocks hit by new charter
June 16, 207--The JSE has closed significantly lower ahead of the long weekend, with mining stocks feeling the pain following the release of a redrafted mining charter.
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Source: FIN24
Markets bloodbath as Zwane shocks mining sector
June 15, 2017--The rand dived almost 2% and mining firms saw about R30bn shaved off their combined market capitalisation after Mines Minister Mosebenzi Zwane announced a new stringent mining law.
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Source: FIN24
2017 IRMSA Risk Report
June 15, 2017--The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) is proud to announce the launch of the third South African Risk Report.
After an extensive period of interaction with IRMSA members, other professional bodies and subject matter experts, through online surveys, events throughout 2016 and other engagements, the Risk Intelligence Committee is assured that the report highlights the most significant risks relevant to South Africa and will assist Risk Managers and business leaders within their organisations with decision making for 2017.
view the 2017 IRMSA Risk Report-South African Risk Report 2017
Third Edition
Source: IRMSA
JSE softens on stronger rand, while strong retail data surprises
June 14, 2017--The rand continued to strengthen on the back of improved retail sales data.
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Source: FIN24
Rand breaks below R12.60/$ on poor US data
June 14, 2017--The rand has strengthened almost 1.5% after US CPI and retail sales came out worse than expected.
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Source: FIN24
