"This data proves that our interventions are creating the positive investor behaviour we need as a country. We need to see that change in behaviour if we hope to reduce the proportion of people who end up relying on their families, communities,…
"Following the Covid-19 pandemic, commodities soared, which surprised us all: the expectation was that there would be a more gradual increase in demand. Platinum-group metals went through the roof. Iron exploded. Prices rose across the board,…
"But in this sea of change, the one constant is investors continuing to act contrary to their own best interests. Further evidence of this behaviour has been provided by DALBAR, a financial services market research firm," says Paul Hutchinson,…
"In South Africa, we will have to get through the concerns around the upcoming elections in May before our markets will find sure footing. Foreign investor interest plays a pivotal role in our market performance, and currently, there's a cautious…
General Sir Nick Carter GCB CBE DSO, Strategic Adviser, Duncan Lamont, CFA, Head of Strategic Research and Matthew Michael, EMD & Commodities Product Director at Schroders share views on the reasons behind the escalating risks as well as the…
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"The crux of the investment case for sustainable food and water is that demand will continue to grow, land usage will become more competitive and food production will become increasingly challenged, by desertification, declining soil quality,…
"What began as isolated cases has morphed into a steady stream of capital deployment, with development capital now representing an important source of funding in a constrained market versus the heady years of 2021 and 2022," says Michael Denenga,…
"For some time, Mauritius has been a leading market for investors with an Africa mandate. The island’s favourable exchange controls, 46 double taxation treaties, policy support, and experienced financial services sector have made it the most…
"If you intend to include cash holdings in your portfolio, then it's critical to acknowledge that cash is not always a failsafe option, and that guarantees are (at best) only as good as the word of the guarantor. So it's important to understand…
"Offshore probate refers to the process of applying for the right to deal with a deceased person's foreign assets and proving their will as a valid legal document in the foreign jurisdiction. The process may vary from one jurisdiction to another…
"While the markets have been strong going into 2024, given the expectation that rates could start to decline later this year, we remain on the cautious side as we think that fundamentally there are still a lot of challenges in the pipeline,"…
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"Hedge funds are one of the building blocks of a well-diversified investment portfolio to reduce market volatility. This hopefully indicates that hedge funds in South Africa are increasingly being accepted as an important investment tool in…
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