The Chinese market has rallied thanks to heavy government stimulus spending and bank lending.
Chinese shares have risen for a third day rumors that stock index futures might be launched soon, led by financials.
Wall Street stocks were mixed as fresh data have showed rising consumer sentiment and home prices falling at a slower pace.
European stocks have hit annual highs after some encouraging data pointed to a recovery in the US economy.
A record £82.5bn has been raised through new and further issues of equity on the London Stock Exchange over 2009, a 16% increase on 2008.
Investors in a Cape pyramid scheme stand to lose up to R200m.
Growth of exchange-traded funds has exceeded that of actively managed funds.
The house of socialite Baroness Alexandra von Maltzahn will go on auction.
Experts provide their picks for 2010 - defensive stocks are popular choices.
Fin24.com takes a look at the JSE's best (and worst) performers ofor 2009.
SA's battered automotive industry is bracing itself for another tough year.
The CEO of Standard Bank SA speaks to Fin24.com about the group's plans for 2010. Time: 3:03
Q: By the end of 2010, I hope to have:
Leading brand grandees agree: the top picks among discerning consumers - the most lusted after brands in the market - are still about status and image. It's about cachet. But the thing about in-brands in this game is they're hard to spot unless they're popular. And yet the more ubiquitous a brand, the less popular it becomes as the exclusive preserve of an elite club.