Press / Media | Cadiz News
The World Cup is over... what now?
24 August 2010
The last six years have seen a huge build-up to the World Cup with high expectations about the potential benefits the four-week event would bring to the country. Now it is finally over, however, the question remains as to just how much the economy will actually benefit in the end.
Spoilt for choice
30 July 2010
Ever stared at the long lists of unit trusts and felt the challenge of making a decision is overwhelming? The good news is that you are not alone. Research shows that the more choices available, the easier it is for consumers to reconsider their purchasing bundles.
With a heart in it
22 July 2010
Heather Jackson, the head of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) at Cadiz Asset Management, has been in the investment industry for 18 years. She was one of the founding partners of African Harvest Fund Managers.
Makana increases stake in Cadiz Holdings to 15%
20 July 2010
Cape Town – Cadiz Holdings today announced that its strategic empowerment partner, Makana Investment Corporation (Makana), will increase its effective shareholding in the company to 15% following the acquisition of a further 5% stake.
Investing for social change and a good return
15 July 2010
CADIZ Asset Management has won the Imbasa Yegolide Award for Socially Responsible Investor of the Year for the second time, much to Heather Jackson's delight.
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Surge in, cross border flows
25 June 2010
CROSS border trade and M&A activity between South Africa and the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries is likely to increase significantly, according to Robbie Gonsalves, MD, Cadiz Corporate Solutions.
Top performing Cadiz Equity Ladder Fund reaches five year milestone
23 June 2010
With assets under management now in excess of R1.5 billion, the Cadiz Equity Ladder Fund celebrated its 5th anniversary on 3 June 2010, providing a unique opportunity to review the fund's ability to perform and protect investors through both bull and bear markets.
Cadiz Asset Management scoops Socially Responsible Investor of the Year again
03 June 2010
The Principal Officers' Accolade for Professional Excellence awarded Cadiz Asset Management with the Socially Responsible Investor of the Year award for the second year in a row at the annual Imbasa Yegolide Awards. This award recognises the unique strategic partnership between Cadiz Asset Management and GreaterCapital to deliver sound investments with a measurable social impact.
Cadiz posts impressive results as market improves
01 June 2010
CADIZ Holdings had posted an improved financial performance, with gross operating revenues surging 16.8 percent to R390,7 million in the year to March, the financial services company said yesterday.
Cadiz to reassess strategy after SA returns to real life
01 June 2010
CADIZ Holdings CEO Ram Barkai said yesterday the company would wait until SA “returns to real life" following the Soccer World Cup before reassessing the cautious investment strategy imposed during the downturn, warning “the dust has not yet settled" from the financial crisis.
Cadiz posts all-round results improvement
01 June 2010
FINANCIAL services group Cadiz Holdings said yesterday diluted headline earnings per share rose to 45.3c for the year to March from 33.lc previously.
Cadiz Earnings up 37% on strong Asset Management Results
31 May 2010
Cape Town – Cadiz Holdings has posted a strong performance in recovering financial markets by lifting diluted HEPS by 36.9% to 45.3 cents in the year to end March 2010.
Roped to the cliff
14 May 2010
Jittery investors won't get much comfort from Cadiz Asset Management's Francois Finlay's view on the equity market. It may go higher, but then again it could be in for a big fall, he says.
Cadiz paints rosy picture for earnings
11 May 2010
UPDATE Cadiz said yesterday the group's basic and diluted headline earnings and headline earnings per share for the year to March were expected to be between 25% and 45% higher than those for the corresponding period a year earlier.
Cadiz Freedom Swim
03 May 2010
Open Water Champion Tyron Venter beats extreme elements to win toughest 7.5km Cadiz Freedom Swim in years from Robben Island to Blouberg
Local retailers share prices surge
02 May 2010
Overseas investors buy stock as shoppers stay cautious, writes Adele Shevel.
Cadiz Holdings Trading Statement - 12 April 2010
12 April 2010
Cadiz Holdings shareholders are advised that the group's basic and diluted headline earnings per share and earnings per share for the year ended 31 March 2010 are anticipated to be more than 20% higher than for the year ended 31 March 2009.
Tariff hike ‘cannot meet Eskom’s needs’
06 April 2010
A 25% rise in electricity tariffs puts Eskom's major projects, especially the Kusile coal-fired power station, at risk, says a local economist.
Responsible investments can provide good returns for retirement funds and society
29 March 2010
Socially responsible investment (SRI) can and should provide sound returns for retirement funds, Heather Jackson, the head of SRI at Cadiz Asset Management, says.
Cadiz Absolute Yield Fund - 2010 FM Morningstar Fund Awards Winner
18 March 2010
Bronwyn Blood, portfolio manager of the Cadiz Absolute Yield Fund, was thrilled to accept a 2010 Fund Award in the Cautious Balanced category at the Morningstar and Financial Mail awards ceremony.
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†The Cadiz Absolute Yield Fund, a flexible fixed interest fund, aims to provide investors with a return of inflation plus 3% over rolling three years and a positive return over any rolling twelve month period. It is the top performing Cautious Balanced fund with a return of 11.20% per annum for the three years ended 31 December 2009 (source: Morningstar). Importantly it also outperformed its rolling three year CPI+3% benchmark return of 11.18% per annum.
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Cadiz Mastermind Fund - Masterminding value
04 March 2010
OVER THE PAST 12 months the Cadiz Mastermind Fund has been the top performing South African equity unit trust in the "value" category. Under Mark Ansley, the fund has returned 47% over the past year while the JSE All-Share index returned 35%. In January the fund underwent a bit of a reshuffle in its portfolio as the world took a breather after a rollicking 2009.
World Cup no golden goose
28 January 2010
EXORBITANT prices, a strong rand and fewer-than-expected foreign visitors could scupper local retailers' hopes of significant sales boosts during the World Cup this year.
Cadiz Concludes Agreement
14 January 2010
Cadiz and The Beijing Axis ("TBA") concluded a Consortium Agreement at the beginning of December 2009. In brief the consortium will capitalise on the relationships that TBA has in China and Russia in cross-border transactions (M&A and trade).
