"Rand depreciation can feed through into significant so-called second round effects whereby the initial impact of higher import prices on inflation is amplified by higher production costs and / or wage demands," says Arthur Kamp, Chief Economist…
"The SARB acknowledged that the monetary policy stance has become restrictive, suggesting that we are probably very close or at the top of the interest rate hiking cycle since the repo rate now exceeds the Quarterly Projection Model steady state…
"We are thrilled to receive the 2023 Sustainable Asset Manager Award and to be recognised for our dedication to becoming Africa’s leading sustainable investment house. This award underscores our commitment to delivering value to our clients…
"The regime shift in interest rates and inflation has changed things. Equity investors will increasingly have to think more like corporate bond investors. In this article we take the novel approach of looking at how much credit risk investors…
“We provided additional financing for the Infinite Partners founders and management team to increase their economic participation in the underlying transaction, which indicates their commitment to being part of the success of the business,"…
"Players that have recently entered the financial industry have begun to outpace the older institutions in terms of customer reach by using the latest developments in the fields of e-communication and data processing," writes OctaFX.
"During a global recession, investors tend to seek safe havens, causing assets such as gold and US treasuries to perform well, while emerging markets tend to suffer - A trend that has been observed over this past year," says Adriaan Pask, Chief…
“Dan’s experience and outstanding track record for investing through economic cycles will be invaluable and ensure we continue to deliver value and help our clients to achieve their long-term investment goals,” says Mimi Ferrini, Co-Chief Investment…
"Investors have considerable control over their stock investments, as they decide which companies to invest in themselves. However, it is harder to enter sell trades with stocks than with CFD assets,: says OctaFx, an international broker that…
"Although there is an influx of strategies to grow wealth, there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, as every family and business is unique. However, it is important to understand the values that govern wealth generation and apply them to your…
"While it may be tempting to think of risk as something to be avoided, it is in our opinion better viewed as something to be carefully assessed and actively managed. No investment – not even cash – is completely risk free," says John Gilchrist,…
"As an early-stage investor, it's important to stay disciplined and stick to your investment strategy and goals, even during times of market volatility," says Carla de Waal, Head of Multi-Management and Manager Selection.
"In the financial world, central banks and governments are continuously making ‘lifestyle’ choices at the macro level in the form of monetary and fiscal policy. For more than a decade, we have been living in a world awash in excess liquidity…
"The recent events force us to reassess our risk and to look at our portfolios in the context of how they are constructed and set up for the long-term. Equities will always remain a key asset class to build long-term wealth, so investors should…
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