Posts by Ross Reid
Written by Ross Reid.
Ross has joined the 22seven team as a Slice and Blog writer. He's a keen financial writer who enjoys demystifying the world of finance. Ross is currently pursuing the CFA designation and has a background in Real Estate finance and investment. In his spare time, he can usually be found reading, running or on the football field.
South Africa’s credit rating is junk – will yours be too?
South Africa has been downgraded over time to junk status. Our growing and unstable Debt-to-GDP ratio is a large reason for this.
Changing gravity with interest rates
Suppose one morning you wake up to discover gravity had been reduced – you can now jump higher and weights in the gym feel lighter. Almost all physical activities are easier to complete. This all sounds superb, but highly improbable.
Building BRICS
Amidst all the headlines dominating the news recently, you may have missed one relating to a R19 billion loan taken by the South African government from the New Development Bank.