The risk increases when the first interaction with the next generation follows the death of a parent, or where the beneficiaries have an existing relationship with a different advisor, says Daryll Welsh, Head of Product at Ninety One Investment…
Paul is an ideal candidate as Chairman of MMH; and we look forward to working with him since he brings to the table a decisive quality that aligns with our re-energised Reinvent and Grow strategy, says Peter Cooper, Interim Chairman of Momentum…
According to Mazars capital raising expert, Mark Taylor, the African continent is awash with capital, particularly geared towards early-stage investing, with venture capitalists taking a keen interest in emerging sectors such as technology.
We are delighted to welcome long-term strategic shareholders of the calibre of Prudential Financial and LeapFrog who believe in our vision and support our strategy to achieve it. Their investment is an affirmation of the impact that we make…
South Africa’s largest investment manager, Ninety One, has launched a knowledge hub to empower and educate women to make confident financial decisions for their families, their businesses, and their future.
"Russia's status as a key producer of agricultural commodities means there is a real risk of future food shortages. Russia and Ukraine together account for around 30% of the world’s wheat exports. Clearly, disruption to the export of wheat will…
We have seen a surge in activity as increasing numbers of South African companies are being delisted and taken private, says Justin Floor, Fund Manager at PSG Asset Management.
“Zurich has delivered the strongest performance in a long time, demonstrating the strength of our franchise, the quality and commitment of our people, and the benefits of repositioning the business in recent years," says Zurich Group Chief Executive…
One may add South Africa to normalising economies such as Latin America and Eastern Europe, which became evident with the SA Reserve Bank having already announced the first interest rate hike (0.25%) in November 2021, says Portfolio manager…
"Emerging markets are a heterogenous group. It is nonetheless an important point, and understanding the different market dynamics is as relevant as ever,” says Andrew Rymer, CFA - Emerging Markets Investment Specialist at Schroders, one of Europe’s…
"We have always believed that China represents a very compelling investment opportunity for those wishing to diversify their investments offshore. Of course, last year, China’s equity markets struggled to continue the momentum seen in 2020,…
With uncertainty hanging over markets, investors need to tread carefully in the Year of the Tiger. But as Ninety One’s investment professionals explain, there are abundant opportunities too. They share their outlooks for the Chinese New Year.
A snapshot of the data from the study reveals that in the wake of the pandemic, South African wealth investors will allocate more of their money towards their savings and low-risk asset classes, says Kondi Nkosi, Country Head for Schroders in…
In line with its strategy of strengthening its core capabilities, Alexander Forbes is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Leepile as Chief Executive Officer of Alexander Forbes Investments effective 1 February 2022.
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