Explore the Category

Hedge fund industry grows assets to R86.93 billion in an environment of fund consolidation and regulatory constraints

14 March 2022 | Association for Savings & Investment SA (ASISA)

The South African hedge fund industry ended 2021 with assets under management of R86.93 billion. This represents a healthy growth in assets of R13.66 billion over the 12-month period.

Local CIS industry celebrates R3 trillion in assets under management

14 March 2022 | Association for Savings & Investment SA (ASISA)

The local Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry reached the R3 trillion milestone in the fourth quarter of last year, finishing 2021 with R3.14 trillion in assets under management.

Life insurers report a surge in death claims during COVID-19 third wave

14 March 2022 | Association for Savings & Investment SA (ASISA)

South African life insurers reported a 53% surge in death claims for the six months between 1 April 2021 and 30 September 2021 when compared to the same period in pre-COVID 2019. The Rand value of these claims increased by 127%.

Crypto-regulation progress in the UK could provide clues into SA’s plans

21 February 2022 | General

South Africa’s financial services industry currently awaits the release of cryptocurrency guidelines and regulations from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA).

quick poll

Question

Are financial advisers ready for the combined impact of COFI and AI?

Answer

Yes, fully prepared and already adapting Somewhat prepared, but still facing implementation challenges Not yet prepared, more time and support needed Unsure / still assessing the impact

View the Results