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Month: October 2020

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MTI plans countersuit after FSCA raid on offices and homes of execs

October 28, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

Will also be seeking damages. From Moneyweb. Mirror Trading International (MTI) says it is preparing a countersuit after a raid at several locations on Monday […]

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Michael Jordaan’s crypto venture ties the knot with EasyEquities

October 27, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

DCX Capital’s Earle Loxton explains how he and the former FNB head attracted 20 000 customers in under two years, and what the EasyEquities tie-up […]

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Why the JSE is walking backwards compared with offshore markets

October 27, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

Convert its returns into US dollars and it looks miserable. From Moneyweb. The JSE Top 40 index looks reasonable when measured in steadily-depreciating rands, but […]

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Eskom on the mend, but load shedding likely to continue until late 2021

October 23, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

CEO André de Ruyter says power supply should be stabilised by April next year, but load shedding remains a risk. From Moneyweb. The good news […]

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Government told to provide evidence for ongoing lockdown or prepare for court

October 22, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

The latest lockdown extension is irrational and must be lifted immediately, says Dear South Africa. From Moneyweb. Public participation group Dear South Africa has asked […]

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How lobbying has skewed national figures

October 21, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

Like company profits, they are prone to the deft persuasions of accountants and their clients – and there don’t seem to be any SA lobbyists. […]

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New expropriation bill narrows the focus for no compensation

October 19, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

But continues a long-standing disrespect for property rights in South Africa. From Dear South Africa. The expropriation without compensation (EWC) debate refuses to die. In […]

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Why gold’s run has plenty more steam in it

October 16, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

If you believe the world’s financial system is robust, gold is probably not for you. From Moneyweb. The case for buying gold has always been […]

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Mining exploration finally gets some love from regulators

October 12, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

Industry wants government to emulate Canada’s hugely successful exploration model to unlock financing. From Moneyweb. It’s astonishing how fast things can change in a few […]

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MRC chair steps down after being charged with assault in Australia

October 7, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

While pursuing defamation charges against activists in SA. From Moneyweb. Australian press reported on Friday that MRC (Mineral Resources Commodities) executive chair Mark Caruso has […]

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