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LGE 2016 - Reason for optimism : further rand strength likely

08 August 2016

Maarten Ackerman, Citadel Advisory Partner and Investment Strategist, unpacks the election impact for investors.

Reaction to election outcome will be watched by ratings agency, says Old Mutual Investment Group experts

04 August 2016

Yesterday’s local elections and their much anticipated results are generally regarded as the most important since South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, considering the real risk of the ANC losing significant support and causing uncertainty on the outcome of the next general election. With regard to the economy, the immediate outcome of the results are unlikely to prove a direct decisive factor in the potential downgrade decision by ratings agencies later this year. However, the ruling party’s reaction to the outcome and the policies it might adopt as a result, could influence the next rating reviews before the end of the year.

Economy shows moderate uptick, remains volatile

13 July 2016

June’s BETI year-to-date results show continued slower growth.

Deterioration in 2Q16 consumer confidence

06 July 2016

The Bureau of Economic Research’s (BER) Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) fell two points from a reading of negative 9 index points in the first quarter of the year to negative11 points in 2Q16.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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