JOHANNESBURG - The five best read stories on Alec Hogg's BizNews.com, August 7 2014:

1. David Shapiro on Abil, a bank in turmoil

2. Ex Abil CFO Dave Woollam gives expert analysis on Abil's position; calls for calm

3. Nick Binedell steps down as Dean of Gibs

4. HSBC: Hot stock pick from leading fund manager. Time to invest?

5. Want to live in America? Go ahead

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