Explore the Category

JSE amends listing requirements to include disclosure on the promotion of racial diversity at board level

23 June 2017

The JSE has amended its Listing Requirements to ensure that its listed companies have a policy in place to promote racial diversity at board level. These amendments have been implemented in conjunction with amendments dealing with the King IV Report on Corporate Governance.

Sygnia obtains regulatory approval for purchase of DB X-trackers

15 June 2017

Sygnia is very pleased to announce that the relevant regulatory approvals, namely those of the Competition Authorities and the Registrar of Collective Investment Schemes, have been obtained for its purchase of db X-trackers (RF) Proprietary Limited (“DBX”) from Deutsche Group Holdings (South Africa) Proprietary Limited (“Deutsche”) for a total consideration of R325 000 000. Sygnia will take over the ownership and operational control of DBX on 1 July 2017. The name of db X-trackers will be changed to Sygnia Itrix after the transaction becomes effective. DBX currently offers five ETFs referencing the following market indices; Euro Stoxx 50, FTSE 100, MSCI Japan, MSCI USA, and MSCI World.

ZAR X lists TWK Investments

01 June 2017

New exchange’s third listing gives investors broader access to burgeoning asset class.

Insure Group celebrates 25 years of business

01 June 2017

2017 marks a significant milestone in the journey of Insure Group Managers. Twenty five years of successful business. While its services may have evolved over time the company remains resolute in the values it has nurtured since its inception all those years ago.

quick poll

Question

What do you believe will be the biggest challenge when the COFI framework is finally implemented?

Answer

The cost and complexity of relicensing Demonstrating customer outcomes through data and reporting Embedding a customer-first culture across the business Aligning existing compliance frameworks with COFI requirements

View the Results