“Investors today want a balance between growth and security, especially when traditional investments may not deliver the expected returns. With FNB 100 Capital Preserver Autocall 4 (ZAR), they can benefit from international market performance…
"The four primary levers -human capital, ESG, intellectual property and cyber protection - are instrumental in value creation, governance and data-driven decision-making,” says Zamani Ngidi, Business Unit Manager for M&A and Cyber Solutions…
"They did it in a very time and cost-efficient way versus the incumbent methodologies. This led to questions about what this means for spending on AI infrastructure, which has been a big driver of the markets over the last couple of years,"…
"We're at an intersection of opportunity and responsibility. Africa must rise to the occasion, compete on a global scale and direct funding towards high-impact initiatives. With millions of dollars flowing into Africa, and a proliferation of…
"This is particularly relevant considering that the biggest global transfer of wealth is currently underway. In the coming years, baby boomers are set to pass down more than $68 trillion – that’s more than double the size of the whole US economy,"…
"Structured products are investments which provide a return based on the performance of an asset. This asset can cover the equity, index, fund, interest rate, currency, commodity or property markets," says Nivedna Maharaj, Head of Global Markets…
"Our industry is celebrating 10 years of hedge funds being a regulated investment product in 2025, and it is good to see retail investors increasingly trusting hedge funds as valuable building blocks alongside unit trust funds for a well-diversified…
"At this stage, the immediate impact appears straightforward: increased import costs drive inflation. While this is not incorrect in theory, the reality may be more nuanced. Businesses forced to pay higher taxes on imported goods may not be…
"A well-curated estate plan should always consider onshore and offshore assets, any local or offshore trusts, life policies or investment wrappers, and retirement products. Meticulous estate planning may involve structuring in your will, or…
"Recognising the urgent need for sustainable solutions, Sanlam Investments is funding the development of innovative renewable energy projects like the Oya Energy hybrid facility," says Mamoekeng Matlaila, Infrastructure Portfolio Manager at…
“We don’t necessarily spend too much; we just don’t spend effectively. Capital spending is not prioritised, and the recent public sector wage bill has created further financial pressure without a clear way out,” says renowned political journalist,…
"We are very bullish about South Africa, the South African economy and the future prospects of this beautiful country and the surrounding region. We are heartened and motivated by the optimism and the resilience of its people," says Mokgome…
"The postponement, the first of its kind in post-apartheid South Africa, heightened concerns over investor confidence, potentially affecting both the stock market and the broader economic outlook. These developments underscored the market's…
"Decarbonisation, until recently, has been the main driver of renewable energy expansion globally. But de-globalisation and the need for greater energy security for the largest energy consuming nations has added to the urgency in the past two…
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