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Asset management in South Africa: Ten things to know

08 October 2014

We have published a handy ten things to know about asset management in South Africa. We look briefly at how asset managers and alternative fund managers get licensed, how foreign funds get registered, how they can be marketed in our country, the new exchange control dispensation for private equity funds introduced by the South African.

Africa’s opportunity lies in deepening of domestic bond markets

06 October 2014

African countries have tapped into global capital markets with much enthusiasm, as evidenced by the 16 debut sovereign Eurobond issuances in the past six years. While this has rewarded the issuing countries and international investors greatly, there is still a significant opportunity to be unlocked with the development of domestic bond markets on the continent, Investec Asset Management believes.

Targeted expansion into African markets is a must for SA’s long-term insurers and asset managers

06 October 2014

With Africa being the world’s second largest and second most-populous continent, it makes good business sense for South African financial services companies – including those in the long-term insurance and asset management space – to be pursuing growth opportunities across the length and breadth of the continent.

Asset Management confidence falls, despite record equity indices

21 July 2014

A survey released by EY today, indicates that confidence in the asset management industry fell again in the second quarter of 2014, despite the local stock market hitting new record territory throughout the quarter.

quick poll

Question

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

Answer

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

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PSG - the fresh face in asset management

17 March 2014

What should you look for when selecting an asset manager?

27 January 2014

‘Trimmed down’ should equal robust mining returns into the next cycle

21 January 2014

Does size matter and why? The case for boutique asset managers

10 December 2013

Asset Management confidence remains strong

10 October 2013

Commodity beta in a strategic asset allocation framework

04 September 2013

Asisa: Multi-asset funds attract lion’s share of flows again

29 April 2013

Listed property sector takes a breather

19 March 2013

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