“More broadly, the growth and demographic dynamics that favour frontier markets will see them continue to become a larger part of the global economy, and that frontier-market debt provides direct access to the long-term growth and development…
“The Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence are designed to recognise the industry’s best fund offerings and investor-centric firms. With our new methodology being used across 24 markets globally, we look forward to rolling out these research-driven…
"Saving for retirement is fundamentally a long-term financial strategy, and its success hinges on the ability to generate real returns over time. Generating real returns (or returns adjusted for inflation) ensures that the purchasing power of…
"According to the most recent 2023 SAVCA VC Survey, the value of VC deals concluded in 2022 contracted 14.5% when compared to the previous year. Yet, despite the obvious challenges, the PE industry saw the amount of funds raised in 2022 increase…
"We now see private markets having largely reverted to pre-pandemic levels in terms of fundraising, investment activity, and valuations. However, noteworthy exceptions include large buyouts in private equity, where fundraising has remained vigorous,"…
"Did you know that the tax efficiency of your investments can greatly benefit your long-term investment outcomes? That is because avoiding tax leakage significantly enhances the compounding effect of an investment over time," says Naledi Makiwane,…
"We are not predicting significant US rate cuts given the backdrop of high levels of employment. Although inflation continues to move in the right direction and wage growth has peaked, it feels premature for the Fed to cut so aggressively,"…
"Compound interest has immense power to make money grow, but the factor that harnesses its true power, is time. The more an investment is left to grow and earn compound interest, the greater the earning potential becomes," says Nirdev Desai,…
"Not only is Prescient Securities a trusted partner to clients in the financial markets, they also continuously invest in their people and business. I'm excited at the prospect of joining a business firmly in growth mode, driven by an experienced…
"This new fund represents a shift in investment strategy, catering to the market's evolving needs. It will provide an alternative option for investors who want to diversify their local equity portfolios and incorporate higher exposure towards…
"Our Actively Managed ETF is specifically designed for investors seeking stable, short- to medium-term real returns. It strategically targets the maximisation of income via a diverse range of fixed income assets, including money market instruments…
"To maximise the tax benefits of savings towards retirement in South Africa, it’s essential to understand the limits that come with each of these products and how these may affect your taxable income," says Robyn Laubscher, Advice and Product…
"Choosing the right avenue to follow when planning for retirement, as well as the most tax-efficient financial instruments, relies on being able to make informed decisions. This is where having the help of an adviser can make all the difference…
"Our experience over the past three years highlights how dangerous focusing on short-term forecasts and binary outcomes can be. At the beginning of 2023, consensus was that the US would fall into a recession soon, and yet here we are in a new…
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